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Harlan County is a picturesque county located in the southeastern corner of the state of Kentucky. Known for its stunning natural landscapes, including the Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail and Black Mountain, the highest point in Kentucky. The county is rich in coal mining history, with the Kentucky Coal Mining Museum offering insights into this industry. Visitors can also explore the historic towns of Harlan and Cumberland, and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing at places like Kingdom Come State Park. Harlan County hosts various festivals and events, celebrating its Appalachian culture and heritage.

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Harlan County administration contact details

Harlan County administration contact details:
Address210 East Central Street, Suite 205, Harlan, KY 40831
County seatHarlan
Phone number(606) 573-2600
Official websitehttps://harlancountyky.org
County clerkDonna Hoskins
County auditorBrenda Henson
County fiscal officerDavid Kennedy
County commissionerJames A. Howard

Harlan County, KY Sheriff's Office and Jail Information

Number of prisons1
Jail namesHarlan County Detention Center
Sheriff office address210 E Central St, Harlan, KY 40831
Sheriff office phone number606-573-1313
Inmate search informationTo locate an inmate in Harlan County, visit the county's official website or contact the Harlan County Detention Center directly at 606-573-1314.
Clerk of Court nameWanda Clem
Clerk of Court address210 E Central St, Suite 205, Harlan, KY 40831

Harlan County (KY) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages1
Population1,400
Area1.3 sq mi
Density1,077/sq mi
Altitude1,165 ft
Median Household Income$23,835
Poverty rate47%
Unemployment rate9%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)8%
Crime rate6,167 per 100,000

Environmental risk in Harlan County, KY

Overall riskVery Low
Expected Annual LossVery Low
Social VulnerabilityVery High
Community ResilienceVery Low
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNot Applicable
Cold Wave RiskRelatively Low
Drought RiskNo Rating
Earthquake RiskVery Low

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

counties surrounding Harlan

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Lee 11.6 milesLeslie 18.7 milesHancock 23 miles
Bell 26.7 milesPerry 26.8 milesLetcher 27.1 miles

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