At a Glance
Median Income
$33,641
$19,689 per capita
Home Value
$73,900
Zillow: $120,553
Median Rent
$843/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.3%
67.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
18.9% 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+
2.9 / 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 $33,641 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,689. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrison is $73,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,553. Median rent is $843/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
0.3% of adults in Harrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% below the national average).
67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrison has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population444
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$33,641
Per Capita$19,689
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$171M
Avg Weekly Wage$803
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,900
Rent$843
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$120,553
Housing Units186
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,597/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation409 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.3%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband66.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Harrison was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.