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Harrison.
About
Life in Harrison
Harrison is a community of 13,345 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $121,504, median rent runs about $1,422 per month, and median home values are around $348,500. Unemployment is low at 2.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Harrison at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Foreign-Born
4.9%
Broadband Internet
96.8%
of households
Population Growth
+16.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.9% 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 (48.0%), and 4.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.0%
of residents
65 and Older
11.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.7%
of households
Married Couples
69.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.77
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 31% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Harrison
In Harrison, rent runs 31% above the WI average, and home values are 31% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,455
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $456,180 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below WI average
Unemployment in Harrison
Unemployment in Calumet County, which includes Harrison, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Harrison: Calumet County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Calumet County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Harrison Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.9 min avg
How Harrison residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Harrison, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Appleton International Airport (ATW)
Small hub629k passengers boarded in 2025
- 88 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M 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 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Calumet County Sheriff's Office, which covers Harrison, runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
55.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
117.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Calumet County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
30.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Calumet County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Calumet County, which includes Harrison, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 6 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2023 | 6 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Hail | $78,500 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Winter Storm | $85,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Flood | $300,000 |
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
Calumet County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Outagamie County, WI (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from Harrison) is typically good — 264 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
264
per year
Moderate Days
92
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Outagamie County, WI (18 mi away)
Climate79°F summers, 13°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Harrison has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 13°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
28°/13°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.1"
Annual Snowfall
49.4"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
157
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 10°F | 1.36" |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 1.13" |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 1.92" |
| Apr | 54°F | 34°F | 3.24" |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.64" |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.78" |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.58" |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.18" |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.84" |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.07" |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 1.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Harrison
Uninsured
2.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Harrison's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Appleton
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Appleton
Thedacare Regional Med Ctr - Neenah
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Neenah
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.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Harrison
Harrison's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Harrison (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,396 students · in-state tuition $58,794 · 78% graduate · median earnings $59,025 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 64 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Harrison
Harrison has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (64 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
64 mi awayCities Near Harrison
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Harrison FAQ
Is Harrison, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Harrison's median rent is $1,422/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $121,504/year. Median home value is $348,500.
Is Harrison, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Harrison is policed by the Calumet County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 55 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 117 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Harrison, Wisconsin?⌄
Calumet County, which includes Harrison, has an unemployment rate of 2.5%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Harrison, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Harrison is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,422/month and median household income is $121,504/year. The median home value is $348,500. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Harrison, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Harrison is 20 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