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Harrison

A town of 312 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin
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About Harrison

Town in Wisconsin, United States
312Population
36.7 sq miArea
1,453 ftElevation

The Town of Harrison is located in the northeastern corner of Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 312. The unincorporated community of Snell is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Hogarty is also located partially in the town.

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Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Wausau (27%), Weston (14%) and Schofield (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Wausau
27%
Weston
14%
Schofield
5%
Antigo
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Harrison →

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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9worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Langlade HospitalAntigo · 9.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bridge Community Health Clinic Antigo DentalAntigo · 10 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54408, 54409 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Harrison →

Natural hazards in Harrison

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

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

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Harrison has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 8°Winter
52° / 30°Spring
77° / 54°Summer
54° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Antigo Public LibraryAntigo · 9 miles · 57 hrs a week
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