At a Glance
Median Income
$40,888
$21,666 per capita
Home Value
$115,100
Zillow: $136,830
Median Rent
$568/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
21.1% 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
3.1 / 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 $40,888 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,666. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 583 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrison is $115,100 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,830. Median rent is $568/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
11.1% of adults in Harrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrison has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,275
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density612/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,888
Per Capita$21,666
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$854M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,100
Rent$568
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$136,830
Housing Units1,319
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation1,196 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband72.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Harrison was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.