HarrisonWI
A town of 464.
Is Harrison a good place to live?
Harrison’s median age is 54.2 years, above both Wisconsin’s towns (42.1 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 363 in Wisconsin we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Harrison. The biggest park or preserve is Little Wolf River Fishery Area, at 90 acres. Harrison has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
464 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.
Most of Harrison’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 0% work in town. At 31 minutes, Harrison’s average trip to work is where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. 5% of Harrison residents live below the poverty line.
| Harrison | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Low risk in Harrison, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Harrison
Harrison has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Harrison’s July high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Harrison is
Harrison beats the Wisconsin average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 14% of adults have diabetes in Harrison.
| Harrison | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Harrison | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.3% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.8% | 85.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Harrison has set aside 4.1% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Little Wolf River Fishery Area | — | 90 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Harrison
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Harrison; the nearest are
About 2 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
Harrison is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 459 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Northland, Norske, and Schmidt Corner are located in the town.
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- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,063 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.