Harrison Township is a township in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Harrison Township was established in 1843, and most likely named in honor of William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States.

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Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Princeton (30%), Trenton (11%) and Morgan (10%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Princeton

30%

Trenton

11%

Morgan

10%

Kansas City

0%Work in townlive and work in Harrison 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 0Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Harrison

Compared with Missouri

1better than MO·17worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▲ 2▼ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 2▼ 2 close

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80.8%More adults treating high blood pressureMO 77.2% · better 12.7%More adults with COPDMO 8% · worse

Care nearby

Harrison County Community HospitalBethany · 20.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Cainsville Medical ClinicCainsville · 4.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64632, 64673 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Harrison →

Natural hazards in Harrison

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

0Does Harrison flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 17 declared for Mercer County MapHarrison vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Harrison has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 19°Winter

62° / 41°Spring

84° / 63°Summer

64° / 43°Fall

How much snow does Harrison get?About 21 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 15, with the last in spring around Apr 25.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Harrison →

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Nearest: Mercer County LibraryPrinceton · 5.9 miles · 43 hrs a week

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