Harrison township, Iowa
Harrison township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harrison township is a geographic entity located in Osceola County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 144. The land area covers 35.60 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 144 | ±76 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs | ±44.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 67 | ±37 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 85 | ±42 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 67 | ±37 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 18 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | $723 | ±$172 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,795 | ±$66,482 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,153 | ±$13,352 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% | ±23.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 26 | ±36 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±17.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 57 | ±45 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 65.7% | ±13.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,036 (2024)
ID: 138187
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
300 7TH ST, STE 6, SIBLEY IA 51249-1648
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lake Park, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Lake Park, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Hartley, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hartley, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Sanborn, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Spencer, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Spencer, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Milford, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Milford, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Milford, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
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College Vocational | 18.3 mi away | 1543 18th Street, Spirit Lake, IA, 51360 |
7123360512
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MELVIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 232 MAIN ST, MELVIN, IA, 51350 |
(712) 736-2107
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Northwest Iowa Community College
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College | 23.6 mi away | 603 W Park St, Sheldon, IA, 51201 |
7123245061
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OCHEYEDAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 874 MAIN ST, OCHEYEDAN, IA, 51354 |
(712) 758-3352
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Avalon School of Cosmetology
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College | 23.8 mi away | 1428 N McMillan St, Worthington, MN, 56187 |
5073722344
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HARTLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 91 1ST ST SE, HARTLEY, IA, 51346 |
(712) 928-2080
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LAKE PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 905 S MARKET ST, LAKE PARK, IA, 51347 |
(712) 832-9505
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EVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 308 N MAIN, EVERLY, IA, 51338 |
(712) 834-2390
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SANBORN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 407 MAIN ST, SANBORN, IA, 51248 |
(712) 930-3215
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MILFORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 1009 9TH ST, MILFORD, IA, 51351 |
(712) 338-4643
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LAKE PARK, IA US, located 11.4 miles from Harrison township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1° | 5.7° | 14.9° | 0.82" | 8.4" |
| February | 28.5° | 9.7° | 19.1° | 0.84" | 8.7" |
| March | 41.6° | 22.0° | 31.8° | 1.67" | 6.3" |
| April | 57.1° | 34.3° | 45.7° | 3.37" | 3.4" |
| May | 70.0° | 47.4° | 58.7° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 59.3° | 70.2° | 5.04" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.2° | 62.9° | 74.0° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.5° | 60.1° | 71.3° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.6° | 51.1° | 63.3° | 2.91" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.8° | 37.7° | 49.2° | 2.39" | 0.6" |
| November | 43.4° | 23.9° | 33.6° | 1.49" | 4.4" |
| December | 29.2° | 12.1° | 20.7° | 0.98" | 9.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Hartley city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Ocheyedan city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Harris city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Lake Park city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
| Everly city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1914391875. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.