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Harbison’s story
Harbison in pictures
24 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
HarbisonIN
A town of 1,801. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
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Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
1,801
−0.2% since 2010
Median home value
$249K
Census ACS
Household income
$113K
median
Median age
41.1
years
Jobs based here
456
A commuter town
What makes Harbison stand out
The 2 things Harbison does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Harbison for work
Where Harbison’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
456jobs based in Harbison
2%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Harbison’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Harbison. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Harbison’s public schools outperform 84% of Indiana districts
The public schools Harbison’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 84% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Dubois Intermediate School | 3–6 | 240 | A− |
| Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School | 7–12 | 358 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IN on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Harbison
Most working residents leave Harbison for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Jasper (42%), Huntingburg (5%) and Ferdinand (4%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Harbison2%
Jasper42%
Huntingburg5%
Ferdinand4%
Evansville3%
10 mi
median commute distance
456
jobs based in Harbison
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Harbison has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring43–66°
Summer63–86°
Fall44–68°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 45% of U.S. towns
Harbison beats the Indiana average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
4 better27 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Harbison | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.8% | 14.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.3% |
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center
7.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
71st
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Harbison
Township in Indiana, United States
Harbison Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,588 and it contained 690 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,585
- Area
- 38 sq mi
- Elevation
- 535 ft
Harbison’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Harbison.
RutherfordMarionReeveBainbridgeBooneColumbiaLost RiverHarbison
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