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Harristown, IL
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Harristown, IL
At a Glance
How Harristown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harristown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Harristown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Harristown residents earn a median household income of $74,018 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,989. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harristown is $116,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,580. Median rent is $825/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Harristown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 337/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Harristown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harristown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.