Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 4.0How is Harrisville run?
Who represents Harrisville, what homeowners pay in property tax, and how Harrisville voted.
In 122 days
Most NH towns vote that day. Check Harrisville’s site for its own date.
What stands out about how Harrisville is run
Read from the town’s official records.
The typical homeowner pays $5,329 a year
Every local property tax on the home: town, schools and county. About 1.24% of the home’s value, vs 1.66% across New Hampshire.
Typical yearly bill next door and statewide
The Housing page’s calculator splits a monthly payment into loan, tax and insurance at Harrisville’s rate.
Can I afford it? →The median bill homeowners report to the Census survey (bills of $10,000+ are reported as “$10,000+”). The effective rate is that bill ÷ the median home value: a rough guide, not the official tax rate. In a town this small the estimate has a wide margin.
Tax bills are one input to Harrisville’s Cost of living grade. Cost of living in Harrisville →
Most New Hampshire towns vote on March 9, 2027
Check Harrisville’s own dates: some towns hold the business session on another day or vote by ballot (SB2).
Harrisville’s meetings aren’t in our feed yet. The town posts agendas and minutes on its website.
Town website ↗Most New Hampshire towns vote on the second Tuesday in March: officers are elected and warrant articles, including the budget, are decided.
Some towns hold the business session on another day, and some vote by ballot (SB2). Check Harrisville’s site for its warrant and dates.
Who’s in charge in Harrisville
Names change after every election, so we link to the source that keeps them current.
Harrisville School District
Harrisville’s elementary school district. It’s its own government, with a budget separate from the town’s.
Of the $37,447 per pupil, $15,021 goes to the classroom (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren’t in the per-pupil figure.
New Hampshire districts overall: 64% local, 28% state, 8% federal.
School year 2023–24. Census Bureau school finance survey.
How Harrisville voted in 2024
Official results for Harrisville’s own voters, as certified after the November 5, 2024 general election, with the county and the state beside them.
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat68.3%527 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican29.7%229 votesOthers: 2.1% (16 votes).
Most votes in Harrisville: Kamala D Harris
Cheshire County: Harris 54.2%, Trump 44.2% · New Hampshire: Harris 50.7%, Trump 47.9%
Most votes in Harrisville: Joyce Craig
Cheshire County: Craig 49.7%, Ayotte 48.0% · New Hampshire: Ayotte 53.6%, Craig 44.3%
Most votes in the district: Maggie Goodlander
Whole-district result
President, 2024: Harrisville, its county and the state
| Harris | Trump | Others | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisville | 68.3% | 29.7% | 2.1% | 772 |
| Cheshire County | 54.2% | 44.2% | 1.6% | 45,389 |
| New Hampshire | 50.7% | 47.9% | 1.5% | 826,189 |
Official 2024 general election returns, as certified (MIT Election Data + Science Lab). Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Candidates are listed by votes, and party colors are neutral on purpose.
Portraits: Kamala D Harris: official vice-presidential portrait, Lawrence Jackson, The White House, 2021; Donald J Trump: official portrait, Shealah Craighead, The White House, 2017. All are U.S. government works in the public domain. A race shows photos only when every candidate has an official portrait; otherwise every candidate in it gets initials.
From town hall to Washington
Every level of government that speaks for Harrisville.
- 1Your townTown governmentOfficials: harrisvillenh.org ↗
- 2New Hampshire House2 districts, 2 seatsCheshire 81 seat, shared with Marlborough, Nelson, Roxbury and SullivanCheshire 161 seat, a floterial district shared with Alstead, Gilsum, Keene Ward 2, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson, Roxbury, Stoddard and SullivanMember not listed yet
- 3New Hampshire SenateState senator
- 4GovernorStatewide
- 5U.S. HouseYour representative in Congress
- 6U.S. SenateBoth represent all of New Hampshire
New Hampshire elects some House members from “floterial” districts that join several towns; districts from RSA 662:5 (2022).
Democrat · Republican · other or independent. Tap a name for their official page.
How Harrisville compares with the towns next door
Harrisville’s own figures are not in the Census files, so it isn’t placed among its neighbors. 2 of the 6 towns next door reported 2022 figures, from $733 to $1,198 per resident. Tap a town to see its page.
| Town | Day-to-day, per resident (2022) | Tax bill |
|---|---|---|
| Roxbury | $733 | $5,787 |
| Hancock | $1,198 | $6,884 |
| Nelson | estimate | $5,575 |
| Dublin | estimate | $8,165 |
| Marlborough | estimate | $6,362 |
| Peterborough | estimate | $8,655 |
| Harrisville | estimate | $5,329 |
Day-to-day spending in 2022, the last year every government was counted, for governments that reported it; hospital and utilities left out. Tax bill: the typical homeowner’s bill (Census ACS, 2020–24).
Reach Harrisville’s government
The official site has phone numbers, hours and forms. Neighbors add the rest to the Handbook.
Questions about Harrisville’s government
What is the property tax rate in Harrisville?
Homeowners report a typical bill of $5,329 a year (Census ACS, 2020–24), about 1.24% of the typical home’s value, vs 1.66% across New Hampshire. For the official rate per $1,000 of assessed value, see harrisvillenh.org.
Who runs Harrisville’s government?
See harrisvillenh.org for current officials. We name an official only when a public source lists a current term, and none does for Harrisville yet.
How did Harrisville vote in 2024?
For president, Kamala D Harris 68.3%, Donald J Trump 29.7% (772 votes, official results). Cheshire County: Harris 54.2%, Trump 44.2%. New Hampshire: Harris 50.7%, Trump 47.9%.
Who represents Harrisville in the state legislature?
State Senate District 10 (Donovan Fenton); State House Cheshire 8 (1 seat, shared with Marlborough, Nelson, Roxbury and Sullivan) and Cheshire 16 (1 floterial seat shared with Alstead, Gilsum, Keene Ward 2, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson, Roxbury, Stoddard and Sullivan). Listed by Open States; districts from the Census Bureau.
When is town meeting in Harrisville?
Most New Hampshire towns vote on the second Tuesday in March (March 9, 2027). Some hold the business session on another day or vote by ballot (SB2), so check harrisvillenh.org for Harrisville’s own dates.
Ask neighbors about Harrisville’s government
Neighbors who’ve been to the meetings can help.
Budget and staff: U.S. Census Bureau, Census of Governments (2022, every government) and Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023–24, a sample) and the Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll; day-to-day spending is current operations, with hospitals, utilities and airports apart. School district: Census school finance survey, 2023–24. Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 2020–24. Elections: official 2024 returns via the MIT Election Data + Science Lab; turnout uses Census citizen voting-age population (CVAP, 2020–24). Officials: Open States, names shown only with a current term (checked October 9, 2026). Districts: Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), NH RSA 662:5; legislators: Open States and congress-legislators. How Town Hall works →