At a Glance
Median Income
$75,417
$29,101 per capita
Home Value
$128,600
Zillow: $117,440
Median Rent
$695/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
15.1% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 14.1% (292% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population948
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density449/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$75,417
Per Capita$29,101
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,600
Rent$695
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$117,440
Housing Units445
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation408 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Harrison was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.