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Harrison, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Roscommon County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,275 Population 612/sq mi density
$40,888 Median Income $21,666 per capita
$115,100 Home Value $122,528 Zillow
$568 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
260 Violent Crime/100K 2,637 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$40,888 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,100 home value, $568/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
260 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrison has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 74.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,196 ft (365 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density612/sq mi
Coordinates44.0130°N, 84.8106°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyRoscommon County County
Nearest AirportMbs International (MBS)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 74.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.0 / 100
Community Resilience69.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 2, 1994.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

192 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 107 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 76 km 1
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 80 km 1
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 81 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF2 56 km 0
May 28, 1995 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF2 57 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 51 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 27 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 4, 1977 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 23, 1976 EF2 71 km 0
May 21, 1975 EF2 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) 7,478 67 km
1990 CRAWFORD15 6,868 79 km
2006 HUGHES LAKE FIRE 5,285 73 km
2000 NO PABLO 5,266 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,059 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,020 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,759 97 km
2018 BRITTLE 04/30/2018 3,484 96 km
2005 ROSCOMMON4 2,109 30 km
1987 OGEMAW22 1,952 72 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,844 95 km
2017 BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX 1,557 97 km
1988 OGEMAW13 1,547 66 km
2024 RANGE 30 24-03 RX 1,523 80 km
1985 CRAWFORD45 1,412 95 km
1998 OGEMAW16 1,391 65 km
2008 FOUR MILE 1,348 70 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,276 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,267 64 km
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (RANGE 9) 1,202 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 20°F (-6°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Harrison has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.2").

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