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Harrison

A township of 1,084 people in Vinton County, Ohio
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails1.8 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Harrison

Township in Ohio, US
1,084Population
34.1 sq miArea
614 ftElevation

Harrison Township is one of the twelve townships of Vinton County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,084 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (8%), Green (7%) and Chillicothe (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Columbus
8%
Green
7%
Chillicothe
6%
McArthur
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Harrison →

Health in Harrison

C−

Health Grade C−

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

Compared with Ohio

14worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Holzer Medical Center JacksonJackson · 14.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Hopewell Health Centers - McarthurMc Arthur · 12.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45647, 45672 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Harrison →

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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 85°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter
64° / 41°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Richmond Dale Branch LibraryRichmond Dale · 6.7 miles · 25 hrs a week
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