Harrison Township is a township in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 665 at the 2000 census. Harrison Township was organized in 1858, and named for Joseph D. Harris, an early settler.

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Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Willmar (31%), Paynesville (11%) and New London (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

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Paynesville

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0%Work in townlive and work in Harrison 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 28Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Harrison

Compared with Minnesota

5better than MN·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

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9.5%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMN 11.4% · better 7.9%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMN 9.3% · better 10%More adults who have had cancerMN 8.5% · worse

Care nearby

Centracare- Rice Memorial HospitalWillmar · 12.5 mi · ER

Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 13.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56209, 56288, 56251 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Harrison →

Natural hazards in Harrison

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind

0Does Harrison flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 13 declared for Kandiyohi County MapHarrison vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Harrison has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 7°Winter

54° / 33°Spring

79° / 58°Summer

56° / 36°Fall

How much snow does Harrison get?About 46 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 7, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Nearest: Atwater Public LibraryAtwater · 4.1 miles · 21 hrs a week

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Harrison Irving Swede Grove Green Lake Gennessee

NIrving ESwede Grove WGreen Lake SGennessee

Where Harrison residents work nearby:Green Lake 2%Work & commute →

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