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Harrison, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
Harrison, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Harrison a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Harrison residents earn a median household income of $75,417 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,101. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrison is $128,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,440. Median rent is $695/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Harrison reports 503 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 377/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Harrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrison has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.