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Harrison

A township of 882 people in Champaign County, Ohio
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Conserved land1.1%170 of 15,541 acres
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Othniel Looker House, New Haven Road

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About Harrison

Township in Ohio, US
882Population
24.4 sq miArea
1,086 ftElevation

Harrison Township is one of the twelve townships of Champaign County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 882.

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Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Urbana (13%), Springfield (6%) and Bellefontaine (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Urbana
13%
Springfield
6%
Bellefontaine
5%
Allen
5%
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Health in Harrison

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

5better than OH·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mary Rutan HospitalBellefontaine · 9.8 mi · ER
West Liberty Community Health CenterWest Liberty · 5.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43357, 43318, 43078 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Harrison →

Natural hazards in Harrison

31
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Harrison →

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Harrison has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
63° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: West Liberty Branch LibraryWest Liberty · 4.2 miles · 28 hrs a week
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