At a Glance
Median Income
$76,563
$37,863 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
Zillow: $376,933
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
13.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harrisburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 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 $76,563 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,863. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrisburg is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $376,933. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
34.9% of adults in Harrisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrisburg has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population78
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,563
Per Capita$37,863
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$49M
Avg Weekly Wage$839
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$376,933
Housing Units41
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation4,629 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations6
Did You Know?
The median home in Harrisburg was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
91 declared natural disasters on record.