The Town FilesHarrison, Ohio
City in Hamilton County · population 12,563 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $229,400
- Household income
- $100,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 37.1
Harrison is a city of 12,563 people in Hamilton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $229,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more vibrant than 79% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 74% of Ohio towns.
How Harrison ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Harrison is worth $229,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $100,000, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,153 a month. 75.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Harrison | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,153 | $914 |
| Median household income | $100,000 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 75.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Harrison
| People | Harrison | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Harrison
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 24.3°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrison since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 251 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 1, 2017.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 515,652 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,924 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Harrison itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Harrison
5 public schools with 4,382 students, about 25.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | 9-12 | 1,186 | 28.2 |
| Harrison Middle School | 6-8 | 1,069 | 23.8 |
| Crosby Elementary School | K-5 | 804 | 29.8 |
| Miami Whitewater Elementary School | K-5 | 678 | 20.5 |
| Harrison Elementary School | K-5 | 645 | 26.9 |
Towns near Harrison
- Bright, IN4.6 mi · 5,814 people · home $279,500
- Taylor Creek, OH6.1 mi · 4,056 people · home $334,000
- Cleves, OH6.8 mi · 3,414 people · home $197,300
- Hidden Valley, IN6.9 mi · 5,529 people · home $289,400
- Miami Heights, OH7.2 mi · 5,166 people · home $327,300
- Dry Ridge, OH7.6 mi · 2,698 people · home $265,900
- Ross, OH7.8 mi · 3,478 people · home $243,000
- Greendale, IN7.9 mi · 4,602 people · home $198,700
Harrison questions
Is Harrison, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Harrison scores better for retirees than 41% of Ohio towns and quieter than 32%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Harrison?
The median owner-occupied home in Harrison is valued at $229,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,000, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,153 a month.
What is the weather like in Harrison?
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 15.8 inches of snow.
Does Harrison get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)