West Harrison, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Dearborn County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
327 Population 1,486/sq mi density
$44,125 Median Income $21,696 per capita
$127,900 Home Value $375,819 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,125 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,900 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

West Harrison, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,125
41% below
$21,696 per capita
Home Value
$127,900
55% below
Zillow: $375,819
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
59%
Home Value
45%
Rent
75%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Harrison a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 6.9% (92% 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 $375,819. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population327
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,486/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,125
Per Capita$21,696
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$2,601M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,900
Rent$875
Ownership45.5%
Zillow$375,819
Housing Units169
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,671/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation512 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in West Harrison was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.