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Harrison, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Madison County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
96 Population 533/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $28,150 per capita
$1,111 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
117 Violent Crime/100K 584 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Harrison, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,625
6% below
$28,150 per capita
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
4% below
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
69% below
584/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
311 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
94%
Rent
96%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
31%
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 $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,150. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 619 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Harrison reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 584/100K.

Education

19.7% of adults in Harrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harrison has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population96
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans80.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$28,150
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,111
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$542,137
Housing Units45
Rent Burden22.2%

Crime

F
Violent117/100K
Property584/100K

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,982/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation4,898 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Harrison was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.