HarrisonWI
A town of 309.
Is Harrison a good place to live?
8.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Harrison, below both the Wisconsin town median (32%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). 30% of the land in Harrison is conserved, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 3.8% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Marathon County Forest-Hewitt-Harrison Unit, at 6,400 acres. Harrison has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
309 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 quarter of its land for conservation
5.7 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Plover River Fishery Area | 2.9 mi | 569 |
| 2. Marathon County Forest-Hewitt-Harrison Unit | 0.8 mi | 6,400 |
| 3. Langlade County Forest | 0.5 mi | 18 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Harrison’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 0% work in town. Harrison’s median household income is $57,000. The top destinations are Wausau (27%), Weston (14%) and Schofield (5%).
| Harrison | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Harrison faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Harrison, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Harrison has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Harrison is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Harrison is
Harrison beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 17% of adults smoke cigarettes in Harrison.
| Harrison | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 33% | 35% |
| What stands out | Harrison | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 16.8% | 13.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Harrison
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Harrison; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Harrison residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Harrison for work
Where Harrison’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Harrison
Town in Wisconsin, United States
The Town of Harrison is located in the northeastern corner of Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 312. The unincorporated community of Snell is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Hogarty is also located partially in the town.
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- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,453 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.