Harrison City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
117 Population 2,340/sq mi density
$22,750 Median Income $23,362 per capita
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$22,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Harrison City, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,750
70% below
$23,362 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Harrison City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
30%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harrison City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harrison City residents earn a median household income of $22,750 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,362. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.

Education

18.8% of adults in Harrison City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harrison City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population117
Median Age64.4 yrs
Density2,340/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$22,750
Per Capita$23,362
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$178,980
Housing Units65
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation983 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+24.6%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Broadband68.3%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Harrison City was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.