At a Glance
Median Income
$57,083
$37,223 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $202,542
Violent Crime
92/100K
1,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Harmon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harmon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harmon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harmon residents earn a median household income of $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,223. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harmon is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,542. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Harmon reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,522/100K.
Education
3.1% of adults in Harmon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harmon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population81
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans69.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$37,223
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$202,542
Housing Units38
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property1,522/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation676 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Broadband34.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Harmon was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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