2019 · Broadway Street · Wikimedia Commons
Harrison’s story
176 years in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
- 1850Harrison is settled
- 2019Broadway Street
HarrisonOH
A town of 13,084, settled in 1850. Healthier than 72% of U.S. towns.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
13,084
+26.9% since 2010
Median home value
$229K
Census ACS
Household income
$100K
median
Median age
37.1
years
Jobs based here
5,418
Balanced
What makes Harrison stand out
The 3 things Harrison does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Harrison
Health
Healthier than 72%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than OH on 17 measures, worse on 1.
Outdoors
#294 most walkable in OH
1.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
3.4% of the town is conserved land.
2019 · Broadway StreetHistory
Settled in 1850
3 places on the National Register
Archive photos and papers going back 176 years.
A growing town
Harrison has grown 26.9% since 2010
9,897 people in 2010; 13,084 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Harrison’s report card
Now in Harrison
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Residents weigh in
Harrison is #28 of 1,017 in OH for “Fastest growing”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Harrison’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →75°
Clear
H 0° · L 52°
Local news
All →- Governor Sends State Assets to Help in Perry, Muskingum, and Morgan Counties Following Latest StormsWHIZ · Aug 16
- Harrison Police Remind Residents to Protect Vehicles & BelongingsEagle Country 99.3 · Aug 14
- At least 18 displaced in 'historic' Whitewater River flood in HarrisonYahoo · Aug 14
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Harrison. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
Homes in Harrison sell for about $330K
The median sale price was $330,000 in May 2026.
$330Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
49
days on market
98.6%
sale-to-list price
23
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Harrison beats the Ohio average on 17 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
17 better14 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Harrison | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.6% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| More binge drinkers | 19.9% | 16.6% |
Mercy Health - West Hospital
11.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
87th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
3.4% of Harrison is conserved land
1.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
3.4%conserved
3.4%
conserved · 116 of 3,415 acres
1.5 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
#294
most walkable in OH
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Othneil Looker Park | 0.6 mi | 47 |
| 2. Willow Park on the Whitewater | 0.5 mi | 22 |
| 3. Miami Whitewater Forest | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
About one in eight working residents works right in Harrison
Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Cincinnati (22%), West Chester (3%) and Blue Ash (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
12%work in town
Where working residents work
In Harrison12%
Cincinnati22%
West Chester3%
Blue Ash3%
Fairfield3%
17 mi
median commute distance
5,418
jobs based in Harrison
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
5
paid flood claims since 1980
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Harrison has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
16″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring43–65°
Summer63–85°
Fall45–67°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Harrison
Harrison's reported crime rate is well below Ohio's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 22 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Harrison1.6
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Harrison6.3
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
22
violent crimes reported in 2025
87
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Landmarks
3 places in Harrison on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Harrison
4 notable people were born in Harrison.
About Harrison
City in Ohio, United States
Harrison is a city in western Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 12,563 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1850
- Population
- 12,563
- Area
- 5.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 522 ft
- ZIP code
- 45030
- Area code
- 513
Harrison’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Harrison.
HarrisonHarrisonNew HavenHarrison
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