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A town of 723.

Population
723
−5.3% since 2010
Median home value
$250K
Census ACS
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
53.9
years
Jobs based here
58
A commuter town
Small town

723 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Mostly Cloudy
H 69° · L 51°

Upcoming events

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The data

Ordered by what stands out in Harris. Another town gets a different order.

Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Harris

Most working residents leave Harris for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Montello (9%), Westfield (7%) and Westfield (5%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

1%work in town

Where working residents work

In Harris1%
Montello9%
Westfield7%
Westfield5%
Portage4%
28 mi
median commute distance
58
jobs based in Harris
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate

Snowy winters, pleasant summers

Harris has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter12–30°
Spring34–56°
Summer57–80°
Fall38–59°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards

High risk, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

63risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
63High riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health

How healthy Harris is

Harris beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.

32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better17 too close to call14 worse
What stands outHarrisWI
More adults treating high blood pressure81.5%77.8%
More adults with COPD9.5%6.5%
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital
20.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town

99% of working residents leave Harris for work

Where Harris’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

9% → Montello Montello 9% 7% → Westfield Westfield 7% 5% → Westfield Westfield 5% 4% → Portage Portage 4% 4% → Madison Madison 4% 4% → Ripon Ripon 4% Harris · 1% stay
58jobs based in Harris
1%of working residents work in town
28 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

About Harris

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Harris is a town located in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. According to the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 748. The census-designated place of Harrisville is located in the town. Both the community and the town were named for James Harris, who became the first postmaster when the community's post office opened in March 1851. The village of Westfield is adjacent to the town.

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Population
748
Area
31 sq mi
Elevation
873 ft

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