The Town FilesHarrison, Wisconsin
Town in Lincoln County · population 828 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $264,200
- Household income
- $85,329
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 59.3
Harrison is a town of 828 people in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $264,200, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 90% of Wisconsin towns, better for cycling than 84% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 80% of Wisconsin towns.
How Harrison ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Harrison is worth $264,200, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $85,329, which is more affordable than 55% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,042 a month. 96.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Harrison | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,042 | $951 |
| Median household income | $85,329 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 96.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 52.2% | — |
Who lives in Harrison
| People | Harrison | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 14.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.2% | 89.1% |
Weather in Harrison
July highs average 78.0°F and January lows 0.4°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.2 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 185 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrison since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 25, 1950 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 25, 2008.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 10, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1432: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
| July 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | DR-994: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 9,997 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,054 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Harrison itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Towns near Harrison
- King, WI6.0 mi · 964 people · home $299,600
- Russell, WI7.7 mi · 693 people · home $204,400
- Crescent, WI10.0 mi · 1,984 people · home $242,500
- Tomahawk, WI10.0 mi · 3,441 people · home $173,300
- Woodboro, WI10.6 mi · 808 people · home $305,600
- Birch, WI11.4 mi · 570 people · home $218,400
- Pelican, WI11.7 mi · 2,809 people · home $217,300
- Rhinelander, WI11.9 mi · 8,285 people · home $125,700
Harrison questions
Is Harrison, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Harrison scores better for retirees than 51% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 79%. 25.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.3).
How much does a house cost in Harrison?
The median owner-occupied home in Harrison is valued at $264,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,329, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,042 a month.
What is the weather like in Harrison?
July highs average 78.0°F and January lows 0.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 62.2 inches of snow.
Does Harrison get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 25, 1950. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)