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Harrison

A township of 460 people in Franklin County, Kansas
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails2.8 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Harrison

Township in Kansas, United States
460Population
27.7 sq miArea
984 ftElevation

Harrison Township is a township in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 460.

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Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ottawa (22%), Olathe (6%) and Overland Park (5%). Half commute less than 29 miles.

Ottawa
22%
Olathe
6%
Overland Park
5%
Lenexa
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Harrison →

Health in Harrison

Compared with Kansas

1worse than KS

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Miami County Medical CenterPaola · 20.1 mi · ER
Health Partnership ClinicOttawa · 4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 66067, 66078 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Harrison →

Natural hazards in Harrison

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% 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 89°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 24°Winter
66° / 44°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Ottawa LibraryOttawa · 4 miles · 56 hrs a week
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