Harlan
7.3
Lower score (below 6)
Harlan County is famously one of the most insular places in Appalachian America — the 'Bloody Harlan' nickname comes from the coal wars of the 1930s but the county's hardness and insularity persist. The coal economy has largely collapsed, unemployment and opioid addiction rates are extremely high, and the social fabric is built on extended family loyalties that go back generations. An outsider in Harlan County is in an environment where trust runs exclusively along community lines built over decades, and where economic despair amplifies that insularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Harlan, Kentucky?
$34k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Harlan, Kentucky?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Harlan, Kentucky?
19% men have degree
What's the average male height in Harlan, Kentucky?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Harlan, Kentucky?
Local women avg 29.2