Harris, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Osceola County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
191 Population 191/sq mi density
$51,517 Median Income $42,936 per capita
$71,700 Home Value $228,524 Zillow
$946 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,517 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,700 home value, $946/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Harris, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,517
31% below
$42,936 per capita
Home Value
$71,700
75% below
Zillow: $228,524
Median Rent
$946/mo
19% below
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
39.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Harris Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Harris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
25%
Rent
81%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harris 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

Harris residents earn a median household income of $51,517 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,936. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harris is $71,700 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,524. Median rent is $946/month, with 22.4% 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 2011.

Education

4.4% of adults in Harris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 39.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harris has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population191
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female78% / 22%
Foreign Born47.1%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,517
Per Capita$42,936
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$602M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,700
Rent$946
Ownership29.1%
Zillow$228,524
Housing Units144
Rent Burden22.4%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,292/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation1,543 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+39.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute12 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Harris was built in 2011.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
47.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.