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Harris, MO

Missouri

Harris is a small town in Missouri with a population of 68. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
68 Population 453/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $43,419 per capita
$296 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$296/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,500
17% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.2%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent $296
75% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

How Harris Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population68
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans53.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$43,419
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$296
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units26
Rent Burden9.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation912 ft (278 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband28.0%

Is Harris a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harris receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Harris offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harris is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $296 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

2.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Harris experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 5.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Harris has a population of 68 with a density of 453 people per square mile. The median age is 33.2 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%), with 4.4% Hispanic.

Population

68
Total Population
453
People / sq mi
33.2yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.4%
Female 42.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Harris vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.3%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.7%
65% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Harris vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harris is $62,500, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Harris vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,500
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,419

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.9 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.5%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $296 (75% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$296
75% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.7%
Housing Units26
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Harris has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. The area enjoys 262 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall5.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density453/sq mi
Coordinates40.3058°N, 93.3502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
2.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 28.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.2%
93% below US avg
High School+97.8%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density453/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access28.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.9 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.5%

Nearby Cities

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