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Harrisburg, MO

Missouri

Harrisburg is a small town in Missouri with a population of 344. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
344 Population 430/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $26,976 per capita
$176,800 Home Value $379,334 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$176,800 home value, $956/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,250
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $176,800
37% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.9%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $956
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

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

People

Population344
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$26,976
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty4.1%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,800
Rent$956
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$379,334
Housing Units193
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking15.4%
Depression26.2%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation830 ft (253 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.8%

Is Harrisburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harrisburg receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Harrisburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harrisburg is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harrisburg is $176,800, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Harrisburg has a population of 344 with a density of 430 people per square mile. The median age is 28.9 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.8%), with 2.3% Hispanic.

Population

344
Total Population
430
People / sq mi
28.9yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Harrisburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Harrisburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harrisburg is $51,250, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Harrisburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,250
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,976

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.7 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Harrisburg is $176,800, 37% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $956 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $379,334.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,800
37% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$379,334
Median List Price$320,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$320,000
$/Sq Ft$188
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$956
18% below US avg
Rent Burden37.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.1%
Housing Units193
Median Year Built1993

Property Tax

In Harrisburg, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 15.4% are current smokers. 26.2% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Harrisburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.9%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.4%
10% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep35.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.8%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits59.2%

Food & Exercise

26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 85.8% 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+26.9%
20% below US avg
High School+89.3%
Graduate Degree+13.0%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density430/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.7 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

Nearby Cities

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