At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$43,419 per capita
Median Rent
$296/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
967/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
262 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harris 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
Harris residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,419. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Harris reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 967/100K.
Education
2.2% of adults in Harris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harris has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population68
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans53.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$43,419
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$296
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$248,290
Housing Units26
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property967/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days262/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation912 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband28.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Harris was built in 1938.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (45 miles).
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.