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Harrison

A township of 382 people in Wayne County, Indiana
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About Harrison

Township in Indiana, United States
382Population
16.5 sq miArea
984 ftElevation

Harrison Township is one of fifteen townships in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 392 and it contained 138 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Richmond (37%), Center (4%) and Centerville (4%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Richmond
37%
Center
4%
Centerville
4%
New Castle
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Harrison →

Health in Harrison

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 20% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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6worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Reid HealthRichmond · 11.5 mi · ER
Well Care Community Health - DentalCenterville · 6.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47327, 47345, 47330 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Harrison →

Natural hazards in Harrison

52
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Harrison →

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Harrison has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Cambridge City Public LibraryCambridge City · 5.1 miles · 38 hrs a week
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