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West Harrison, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Dearborn County County
West Harrison, IN
At a Glance
How West Harrison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Harrison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Harrison a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Harrison residents earn a median household income of $44,125 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,696. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Harrison is $127,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,600. Median rent is $875/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
West Harrison reports 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,745/100K.
Education
3.3% of adults in West Harrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Harrison has 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 41.