Georgia
Harrison is a small town in Georgia with a population of 444. Residents earn $33,641 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Harrison receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Harrison has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Harrison is $33,641, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 24.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Harrison is $73,900, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $843 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Harrison is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
0.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Harrison enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 91.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.8% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,641 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,689 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $803 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $45,592 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.2% |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 143 |
| County GDP | $171M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,375 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.21% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 97.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |
| Census Median | $73,900 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $843 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.2% |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Homeownership | 58.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,375 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.21% |
| Obesity | 44.3% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.7% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.9% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.2% |
| Premature Death | 13,597/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.6 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 409 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8264°N, 82.7258°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County FIPS | 13167 |
Winner: Republican by 46.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.3% |
| 99% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 67.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 66.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 97.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |