HarrisonIN
A town of 9,867. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Harrison stand out
The 3 things Harrison does most differently from other towns.
93% of working residents leave Harrison for work
Where Harrison’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Harrison’s report card
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Weather
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Harrison. Another town gets a different order.
Harrison’s public schools outperform 88% of Indiana districts
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.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Christian Academy Private | PK–3 | 63 | |
| Western Middle School | 6–8 | 589 | B+ |
| Western High School | 9–12 | 804 | A− |
| Victory Christian Academy Private | 28 |
Healthier than 40% of U.S. towns
Harrison beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Harrison | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.3% |
| More adults with arthritis | 31.9% | 28.3% |
4.6% of Harrison is conserved land
12 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jackson Morrow Park | 0.1 mi | 99 |
Most working residents commute out of Harrison
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.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.
About Harrison
Township in Indiana, United States
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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- Population
- 9,848
- Area
- 22 sq mi
- Elevation
- 833 ft
Harrison’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Harrison.