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Harrison

A township of 9,867 people in Howard County, Indiana
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Conserved land4.6%632 of 13,866 acres
Trails12 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves164 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Harrison

Township in Indiana, United States
9,848Population
21.8 sq miArea
833 ftElevation

Harrison Township is one of 11 townships in Howard County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,848, upfrom 9,489 in 2010.

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Living in Harrison

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Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Kokomo (42%), Center (3%) and Carmel (3%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Kokomo
42%
Center
3%
Carmel
3%
Washington
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Harrison →

Health in Harrison

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 40% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

2worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Community Howard Regional HealthKokomo · 3.2 mi · ER
Bowen Health- KokomoKokomo · 2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46902, 46979, 46901 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Harrison →

Natural hazards in Harrison

40
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Harrison →

Climate in Harrison

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Harrison has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 21°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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School Grade A

The public schools Harrison’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#91Best public schoolsof 350 in IN
DistrictWestern School CorporationSchools4

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within IN. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Russiaville Branch LibraryRussiaville · 4.4 miles · 54 hrs a week
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