At a Glance
Violent Crime
98/100K
3,719/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Harrisburg reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,719/100K.
Education
36.5% of adults in Harrisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrisburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population162
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density1,013/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$56,055
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$326,061
Housing Units186
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property3,719/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,732/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation798 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Harrisburg was founded in 1836.
The median home in Harrisburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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