Michigan
Harrison is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,275. Residents earn $40,888 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Harrison receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Harrison offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Harrison is $40,888, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. The poverty rate of 22.5% 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 $115,100, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $568 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Harrison has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 74.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,888 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,666 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $765 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,282 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 583 |
| County GDP | $854M |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 122 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,612 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.88% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $115,100 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $122,528 |
| Census Median Rent | $568 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,612 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.88% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% |
| Depression | 30.7% |
| Mental Distress | 22.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 12,762/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.4 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 74.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,196 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 612/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0130°N, 84.8106°W |
| County FIPS | 26143 |
Winner: Republican by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 612/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 122 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |