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Harrison, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Dearborn County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
13,460 Population 2,521/sq mi density
$100,913 Median Income $41,413 per capita
$221,900 Home Value $310,870 Zillow
$1,104 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
51 Violent Crime/100K 912 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,913 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,900 home value, $1,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation582 ft (177 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density2,521/sq mi
Coordinates39.2566°N, 84.7862°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDearborn County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience48.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 28, 2024.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 85 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 114 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 148 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 134 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 131 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 140 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 99 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 145 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 119 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 95 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 110 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

524 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 2,995 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 33 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 76 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 69 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 53 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 82 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 36 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 77 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 12 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 72 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 28 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 75 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 48 km 1
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 94 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 85 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 81 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 69 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 69 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 71 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 71 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 65 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 62 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 65 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 71 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 65 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 67 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 72 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 72 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 70 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 68 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 70 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 68 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 70 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 68 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Harrison has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").

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