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Living in
Harrison.
About
Life in Harrison
Harrison is a community of 13,217 people in Arkansas. The median household income is $44,056, median rent runs about $753 per month, and median home values are around $170,000. Unemployment is low at 4.0%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Harrison at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Foreign-Born
2.3%
Broadband Internet
89.3%
of households
Population Growth
+5.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Harrison: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Harrison, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (44.9%), and 2.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.3%
of residents
65 and Older
23.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
43.1%
of households
Married Couples
35.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% below AR average
Rent, home values, and income in Harrison
In Harrison, rent runs 20% below the AR average, and home values are 10% below the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$883
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $234,721 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AR
Unemployment in Harrison
Unemployment in Boone County, which includes Harrison, is close to the AR average.
Unemployment rate
Harrison: Boone County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Boone County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Harrison Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute15.9 min avg
How Harrison residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Harrison, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Boone County Airport (HRO)
Regional airport · few flights3,632 passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 17% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Harrison runs 17% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
273.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,375
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Harrison Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
62.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Boone County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Boone County, which includes Harrison, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 3 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 5 | Hail | $305,000 |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $700,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Boone County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Newton County, AR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 24 miles from Harrison) is typically good — 329 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
329
per year
Moderate Days
35
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Newton County, AR (24 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Harrison has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.5"
Annual Snowfall
9.5"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
76
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
108
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 27°F | 2.67" |
| Feb | 51°F | 31°F | 2.42" |
| Mar | 60°F | 38°F | 3.91" |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 4.98" |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 4.81" |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 3.85" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 3.67" |
| Aug | 89°F | 67°F | 3.42" |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.06" |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 3.81" |
| Nov | 59°F | 38°F | 3.96" |
| Dec | 49°F | 30°F | 2.94" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Harrison
Harrison has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Harrison
Harrison's student/teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Buffalo National River, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Harrison
Harrison has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Buffalo National River (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Buffalo National River
National River
18 mi awayPea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
53 mi awayWilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
61 mi awayGeorge Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayFort Smith National Historic Site
National Historic Site
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Harrison
Boone County Library
221 W. Stephenson Ave, Harrison
Cities Near Harrison
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Harrison FAQ
Is Harrison, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Harrison's median rent is $753/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $44,056/year. Median home value is $169,600.
Is Harrison, Arkansas safe?⌄
Harrison's violent crime rate was 274 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1375 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Harrison, Arkansas?⌄
Boone County, which includes Harrison, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Harrison, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Harrison is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $753/month and median household income is $44,056/year. The median home value is $169,600. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Harrison, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Harrison is 16 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from