The Town FilesHarrison, Wisconsin
Village in Calumet County · population 12,418 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $348,500
- Household income
- $121,504
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 39.6
Harrison is a village of 12,418 people in Calumet County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $348,500, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 96% of Wisconsin towns, more upscale than 96% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 89% of Wisconsin towns.
How Harrison ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Harrison is worth $348,500, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $121,504, which is more affordable than 68% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,422 a month. 89.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Harrison | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $348,500 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,422 | $951 |
| Median household income | $121,504 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 89.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Harrison
| People | Harrison | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 18.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 19.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 89.1% |
Weather in Harrison
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 10.0°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.4 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrison since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 27, 2026 about 6.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 103 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 122 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on September 7, 2021.
Severe weather in Calumet County since 1996
Calumet County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 11, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1933: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Calumet County
Calumet County had 16,250 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,037 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Harrison itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Towns near Harrison
- Sherwood, WI1.4 mi · 3,271 people · home $351,200
- Combined Locks, WI4.8 mi · 3,634 people · home $246,000
- Kimberly, WI5.6 mi · 7,320 people · home $228,100
- Buchanan, WI6.0 mi · 6,857 people · home $335,400
- Kaukauna, WI6.0 mi · 17,089 people · home $225,700
- Menasha, WI6.7 mi · 18,268 people · home $191,800
- Little Chute, WI7.0 mi · 11,619 people · home $245,800
- Appleton, WI7.6 mi · 75,644 people · home $231,400
Harrison questions
Is Harrison, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Harrison scores better for retirees than 16% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 8%. 11.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.6).
How much does a house cost in Harrison?
The median owner-occupied home in Harrison is valued at $348,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $121,504, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,422 a month.
What is the weather like in Harrison?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 10.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.1 inches of precipitation a year and 49.4 inches of snow.
Does Harrison get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 27, 2026. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)