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Harrison, Arkansas

Introduction to Harrison, Arkansas

Harrison, Arkansas, in Boone county, is 59 miles E of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 161 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are 12,152 residents in the city.

Harrison History

Harrison was originally inhabited by the Indians. The area's first post office was established in 1836 and Joseph Hickman was appointed its first postmaster. The city was named after M. LaRue Harrison, Union General who surveyed the area. The city was incorporated on March 1, 1876. It is the county seat of Boone County, which was founded on April 9, 1869.

Harrison and nearby Attractions

  • Buffalo National River Park
  • Mystic Caverns
  • Boone County Heritage Museum
  • Hurricane River Cave
  • Bull Shoals White River State Park
  • Withrow Springs State Park

Things To Do In Harrison

Harrison offers a number of outdoor activities for residents and visitors. Hiking can be enjoyed anytime of the year at Ozark Mountains, which offers several scenic trails and outstanding fall foliage. The Buffalo National River Civil War Heritage Trail is also a paradise for visitors. It offers spring wildflowers, magnificent waterfalls, and beautiful wildlife. One can enjoy shopping at the Ozark Mall Shopping Center, Northvale Shopping Center, and Younes Shopping Center.

Harrison Transportation

Springfield-Branson Regional Airport is the nearest airport.

Harrison Higher Education

North Arkansas College and Harrison School of Cosmetology are within the city.

High Points

Harrison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyHarrison Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Harrison Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 9%Harrison Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%Harrison Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Harrison College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Harrison Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Harrison, AR

Comparing Harrison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Women49
Well-Paid Single Men38
Racial Diversity24
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults49
People Above Poverty37
People in Middle Class or Better37
Median Family Income26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work810
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents94
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime34

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