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Harrisville, WI

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Harrisville is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 169. Residents earn $44,625 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
169 Population 225/sq mi density
$44,625 Median Income $17,250 per capita
$137,500 Home Value
$953 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $953/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,625
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $137,500
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $953
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.2%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

How Harrisville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population169
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans96.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,625
Per Capita$17,250
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$588M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$953
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units40
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Uninsured7.5%
Smoking16.6%
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation823 ft (251 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute36 min
Broadband52.0%
Libraries6

Is Harrisville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harrisville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Harrisville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harrisville is $44,625, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harrisville is $137,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $953 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Harrisville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches, including 42.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Harrisville has a population of 169 with a density of 225 people per square mile. The median age is 32.3 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

169
Total Population
225
People / sq mi
32.3yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Harrisville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Harrisville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harrisville is $44,625, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Harrisville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,625
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,250
Avg Weekly Wage$893
IRS Avg AGI$66,461

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)396
County GDP$588M

Business (County)

Restaurants43
Healthcare22
Retail40
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,156
47% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.7 min
Drive Alone75.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Harrisville is $137,500, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $953 (18% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$137,500
51% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$953
18% below US avg
Rent Burden26.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied44.2%
Housing Units40
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,156
47% above US avg
Effective Rate3.75%
In Harrisville, 39.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.5% of residents lack health insurance. 16.6% are current smokers. 23.9% report depression. 27.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Harrisville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.2%
22% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.6%
19% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity27.5%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress13.1%
Short Sleep31.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Uninsured7.5%
13% below US avg
Primary Care1:5,264
Dentists1:3,945
Mental Health1:1,218
Checkup Rate69.2%
Dental Visits60.6%
Premature Death10,606/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access29.2%
Healthcare Facilities22
Harrisville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.3 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.3 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall42.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates43.8843°N, 89.4099°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55077
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.7-point margin. 52.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.2%
D 34.6%

Winner: Republican by 29.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+78.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density225/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access52.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities22
Restaurants43
Retail Stores40

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.7 min
Drive Alone75.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.6%

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