Harrison, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Madison County County

3.8 /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
B+
Overall
3.8 / 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
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
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

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%
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 $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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population96
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
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
Broadband93.0%
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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.