Harrison TownshipIN
A town of 705.
Is Harrison Township a good place to live?
Only 1 of the 594 Indiana towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Harrison Township. 24% of the land in Harrison Township is conserved, above both the Indiana town median (1.9%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Glendale State Fish and Wildlife Area, at 4,881 acres. Harrison Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
705 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Harrison Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Harrison Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Harrison Township.
In Harrison Township, the median household income runs higher than in the typical Indiana or U.S. town
Harrison Township’s median household income is $129,000, above both Indiana’s towns ($71,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Harrison Township. Since 2013, Harrison Township has lost 91 jobs, to 54 in 2023.
| Harrison Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $129,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 11% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Glendale State Fish and Wildlife Area | — | 4,881 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Harrison Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Harrison Township has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Harrison Township is 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Harrison Township stands out in Indiana and nationally: a larger share of its adults feel lonely
37% of Harrison Township adults feel lonely.
| Harrison Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 32% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
| What stands out | Harrison Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 20.1% | 15.7% |
| More uninsured adults | 11.2% | 8.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.2% | 15.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Harrison Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Harrison Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Harrison Township; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Harrison Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Indiana.
99% of working residents leave Harrison Township for work
Where Harrison Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Harrison Township
Township in Indiana, United States
Harrison Township is one of ten townships in Daviess County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 689 (down from 696 at 2010) and it contained 308 housing units.
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- Area
- 32 sq mi
- Elevation
- 548 ft
Questions about Harrison Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Harrison Township, IN a good place to live?
Harrison Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.