At a Glance
Median Income
$71,094
$28,551 per capita
Home Value
$197,700
Zillow: $301,512
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
17.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
2,352/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
73.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
279 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harrah residents earn a median household income of $71,094 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,551. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,385 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrah is $197,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,512. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 17.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Harrah reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,352/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Harrah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
73.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrah has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population663
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density2,456/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,094
Per Capita$28,551
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,700
Rent$1,020
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$301,512
Housing Units211
Rent Burden17.4%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property2,352/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,201/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation834 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+73.4%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Harrah was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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