Harrisburg, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.0 /5.0
A Great
344 Population 430/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $26,976 per capita
$176,800 Home Value $402,494 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 1.2% 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

Harrisburg, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$26,976 per capita
Home Value
$176,800
37% below
Zillow: $402,494
Median Rent
$956/mo
18% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
20% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Harrisburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
63%
Rent
82%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harrisburg a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harrisburg residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,976. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harrisburg is $176,800 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,494. Median rent is $956/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

26.9% of adults in Harrisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harrisburg has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population344
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$26,976
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,800
Rent$956
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$402,494
Housing Units193
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation830 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.8%
EV Stations16

Did You Know?

The median home in Harrisburg was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (26 miles).
13.7% of the population has a disability.