At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$35,385 per capita
Home Value
$216,300
Zillow: $240,678
Median Rent
$969/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
2,060/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Harrah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harrah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harrah a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harrah residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,385. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,295 business establishments, including 2,320 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrah is $216,300 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,678. Median rent is $969/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Harrah reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,060/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.3% of adults in Harrah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrah has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population6,377
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$35,385
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$73,735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,300
Rent$969
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$240,678
Housing Units2,578
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent76/100K
Property2,060/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault45/100K
Burglary485/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,124 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Harrah was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Shawnee Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 2,320 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 89 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.