The Town FilesHarrison, Arkansas
City in Boone County · population 13,069 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $169,600
- Household income
- $44,056
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 40.9
Harrison is a city of 13,069 people in Boone County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $169,600, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more walkable than 94% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 93% of Arkansas towns, hipper than 91% of Arkansas towns.
How Harrison ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Harrison is worth $169,600, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $44,056, which is more affordable than 12% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $753 a month. 54.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Harrison | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,600 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $753 | $792 |
| Median household income | $44,056 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 54.8% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Harrison
| People | Harrison | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.4% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 15.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.3% | 84.4% |
Weather in Harrison
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 44.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.5 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrison since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 26, 2024 about 5.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 42 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on April 24, 2006.
Severe weather in Boone County since 1996
Boone County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4788: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Boone County
Boone County had 14,330 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,350 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Harrison itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Harrison
9 public schools with 3,767 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARRISON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 858 | 15.1 |
| HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 841 | 6.5 |
| SKYLINE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1-4 | 468 | 18.7 |
| BERGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 420 | 16.2 |
| FOREST HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1-4 | 386 | 19.3 |
| BERGMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 325 | 12.5 |
| BERGMAN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 276 | 4.7 |
| HARRISON KINDERGARTEN | K-K | 193 | 12.9 |
| NORTH ARK TECHNICAL CENTER | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Harrison
- Green Forest, AR18.6 mi · 2,972 people · home $143,200
- Hollister, MO26.0 mi · 4,583 people · home $163,600
- Berryville, AR26.6 mi · 5,682 people · home $165,400
- Branson, MO27.3 mi · 12,638 people · home $251,000
Harrison questions
Is Harrison, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Harrison scores better for retirees than 70% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 28%. 23.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in Harrison?
The median owner-occupied home in Harrison is valued at $169,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,056, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $753 a month.
What is the weather like in Harrison?
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.5 inches of precipitation a year and 9.5 inches of snow.
Does Harrison get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 26, 2024. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)