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Harrisburg, Illinois

Introduction to Harrisburg, Illinois

Located in Saline county, Harrisburg, Illinois, is 56 miles W of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 112 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 9,860 residents.

Harrisburg History

In 1853, the community of Harrisburg was marked as a village comprising of an area of twenty acres. It was incorporated as a town in 1861, and was reincorporated as a city in 1889. The city was named after James Alexander Harris, a farmhouse owner, who donated land for the first additions to the town. Coal mining was originally the major industry in the city. The New York Central Railroad began running a line to Harrisburg in the year 1872.

Harrisburg and nearby Attractions

  • Saline county Area Historical Museum
  • Saline county State Fish & Wildlife Area
  • New Harmony State Historic Site
  • Adsmore Museum

Things To Do In Harrisburg

Located on the city's southern edge, the Saline County Area Historical Museum is home to the three-story Old Pauper Home and other historic buildings, along with a one-room school house, cabins, and a small church. The Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area has many activities such as camping, boating, and fishing. In addition, the city celebrates the annual Saline County Fair in the month of July.

Harrisburg Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Williamson County Regional Airport.

Harrisburg Higher Education

John A. Logan College, University of Southern Indiana, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offer classes for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Harrisburg Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Harrisburg Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Harrisburg Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Harrisburg, IL

Comparing Harrisburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population65
Racial Diversity58
Female Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men32
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults35
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37
Housing Recently Built35

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