Housing by town in Harlan County, Kentucky
Harlan County, Kentucky has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $678 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $528 in 2015–2019 (+28.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Lynch has the highest median gross rent ($889) and Harlan the lowest ($543).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $678 (±$31)
- Households that rent
- 28.4%
- Median household income
- $41,693
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Harlan County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benham | $769 | 18.0% | $44,946 | $53,000 | $750 |
| Cumberland | $622 | 46.6% | $35,410 | $66,500 | $594 |
| Evarts | $673 | 32.1% | $34,007 | $71,400 | $829 |
| Harlan | $543 | 58.8% | $32,408 | $89,200 | $1,175 |
| Loyall | $672 | 36.1% | $52,734 | $75,900 | $720 |
| Lynch | $889 | 33.7% | $30,114 | $58,600 | $669 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $25,200 | $40,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $28,800 | $46,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $32,400 | $51,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $35,950 | $57,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $38,850 | $62,100 |
| 6 people | $41,750 | $41,750 | $66,700 |
| 7 people | $44,600 | $44,600 | $71,300 |
| 8 people | $47,500 | $47,500 | $75,900 |
How the places in Harlan County rank across Kentucky
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Crime reported to police in Harlan County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 40 | 69 | 274 | 25,195 | 7 of 7 |
| 2024 | 10 | 40 | 70 | 278 | 25,170 | 7 of 7 |
| 2025 | 13 | 53 | 48 | 195 | 24,630 | 7 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Harlan County recorded 13 violent and 48 property crimes, 53 and 195 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Harlan County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan County Sheriff's Office | 18,864 | 8 | 16 |
| Harlan Police Department | 1,796 | 1 | 10 |
| Cumberland Police Department | 1,752 | 2 | 6 |
| Evarts Police Department | 591 | 2 | 13 |
| Lynch Police Department | 589 | 0 | 0 |
| Loyall Police Department | 582 | 0 | 3 |
| Benham Police Department | 456 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Harlan County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40831 | 4,789 | $620 | $89,100 | $35,404 | 43.3% |
| 40828 | 4,280 | $918 | $62,200 | $41,354 | 25.3% |
| 40823 | 3,742 | $633 | $70,500 | $35,402 | 44.1% |
| 40873 | 2,167 | $845 | $88,900 | $33,359 | 24.0% |
| 40806 | 1,732 | $689 | $99,700 | $59,837 | 13.9% |
| 40810 | 1,323 | $485 | $64,700 | $40,066 | 14.0% |
| 40824 | 977 | $588 | $46,600 | $49,667 | 39.2% |
| 40815 | 811 | — | $69,900 | $68,155 | 11.3% |
| 40819 | 808 | — | — | $31,799 | 20.2% |
| 40855 | 744 | $889 | $57,500 | $29,891 | 30.9% |
| 40863 | 706 | — | $44,000 | $49,578 | 1.2% |
| 40854 | 675 | $688 | $76,400 | $55,250 | 36.5% |
| 40807 | 619 | $769 | $55,500 | $49,118 | 20.8% |
| 40927 | 584 | $650 | $47,600 | $52,381 | 31.2% |
| 40870 | 564 | — | $132,000 | $51,452 | 0.9% |
| 40865 | 426 | — | $69,400 | $56,820 | 11.7% |
| 40830 | 312 | — | — | $21,815 | 0.0% |
| 40818 | 148 | — | — | — | 12.5% |
| 40820 | 121 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 40964 | 101 | — | — | — | 20.3% |
| 40829 | 62 | — | — | $56,154 | 32.5% |
| 40843 | 48 | — | — | — | 27.8% |
| 40847 | 41 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 40849 | 34 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Harlan County
What is the crime rate in Harlan County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Harlan County recorded 53 violent and 195 property crimes per 100,000 residents (13 violent and 48 property crimes in all).
Which place in Harlan County has the highest rent?
Lynch has the highest median gross rent, $889 (±$287) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Harlan County has the lowest rent?
Harlan has the lowest median gross rent, $543 (±$55) a month.
What is the median rent in Harlan County, Kentucky?
The median gross rent in Harlan County is $678 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harlan County, Kentucky
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harlan County, Kentucky
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Harlan County, KY
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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