At a Glance
Median Income
$40,568
$27,963 per capita
Home Value
$165,000
Zillow: $238,888
Median Rent
$703/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
318/100K
1,871/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
18.0% smoking rate
How Harrison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harrison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harrison a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harrison residents earn a median household income of $40,568 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,963. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 989 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrison is $165,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,888. Median rent is $703/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Harrison reports 318 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,871/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Harrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrison has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,217
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,185/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,568
Per Capita$27,963
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$930
Housing
A
Home Value$165,000
Rent$703
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$238,888
Housing Units6,365
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent318/100K
Property1,871/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation1,207 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute14 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Harrison was founded in 1869.
The median home in Harrison was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.