Is Harrison a good place to live?
Harrison’s median age is 59.3 years, against 42.1 years in Wisconsin’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. 53% of the land in Harrison is conserved, against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Lincoln County Forest, at 24,007 acres with 33.7 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Harrison has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
815 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Harrison: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Harrison, 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.
Harrison has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
38 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lincoln County Forest | 33.7 mi | 24,007 |
| 2. Prairie River State Fishery Area | — | 117 |
| 3. Treehaven | — | 29 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Harrison has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 2% work in town. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line in Harrison. The top destinations are Tomahawk (14%), Rhinelander (11%) and Bradley (7%).
| Harrison | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 12% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Harrison, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Harrison has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Harrison is 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Harrison is
Harrison beats the Wisconsin average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 39% of Harrison adults have high blood pressure.
| Harrison | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
| What stands out | Harrison | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Harrison faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Harrison
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Harrison
About 2 of every 100 Harrison residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
38 miles of trails in Harrison
52.5% of the town is conserved land, across 5 parks and preserves.
About Harrison
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Harrison is a town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 828 at the 2020 census, down from 833 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Bundy, Harrison, and Jeffris are located in the town.
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- Area
- 72 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,696 ft
Questions about Harrison
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Harrison, WI a good place to live?
Harrison has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.