At a Glance
Median Income
$74,018
$33,989 per capita
Home Value
$116,700
Zillow: $136,074
Median Rent
$825/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
13.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harristown 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
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 4.1% (14% above 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 $136,074. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,526
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density843/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,018
Per Capita$33,989
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,700
Rent$825
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$136,074
Housing Units586
Rent Burden23.2%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation676 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Harristown was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.