Harrison township, Missouri
Harrison township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harrison township is a geographic entity located in Vernon County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 227. The land area covers 55.61 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 227 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs | ±6.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 71 | ±29 | 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 | 100 | ±39 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 71 | ±29 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 29 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $229,200 | ±$103,795 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,281 | ±$29,402 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,005 | ±$6,526 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | ±6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 13 | ±13 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±8.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 83 | ±38 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.1% | ±13.7% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON
GUS Population: 226 (2024)
ID: 169393
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: RUSSELL ROURK
1726 E WALDO RD, BRONAUGH MO 64728-7505
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GUS Population: 19,787 (2024)
ID: 107575
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY COMMISSION
100 W CHERRY ST, STE 6, NEVADA MO 64772-3367
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BRONAUGH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BRONAUGH, MO | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | NEVADA, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Fort Scott, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Fort Scott, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Fort Scott, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fort Scott, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-12 | NEVADA, MO | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | LAMAR, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | LAMAR, MO |
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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Fort Scott Community College
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College | 12.0 mi away | 2108 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS, 66701 |
6202232700
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HAPPY & MARY CURLESS LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 201 S. MAIN, LIBERAL, MO, 64762 |
(417) 843-5791
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Cottey College
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College | 13.6 mi away | 1000 W Austin, Nevada, MO, 64772 |
4176678181
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FORT SCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 201 S. NATIONAL, FORT SCOTT, KS, 66701 |
(620) 223-2882
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Pittsburg State University
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College | 22.9 mi away | 1701 S Broadway, Pittsburg, KS, 66762 |
6202317000
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ARMA CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 508 E. WASHINGTON STREET, ARMA, KS, 66712 |
(620) 347-4811
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NEVADA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 218 W WALNUT ST, NEVADA, MO, 64772 |
(417) 448-2770
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MARY K. FINLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 300 W 10TH ST, LAMAR, MO, 64759 |
(417) 682-5355
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GIRARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.8 mi away | 128 WEST PRAIRIE AVE., GIRARD, KS, 66743 |
(620) 724-4317
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PITTSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 308 NORTH WALNUT, PITTSBURG, KS, 66762 |
(620) 231-8110
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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 FT SCOTT, KS US, located 11.3 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 | 42.0° | 21.9° | 32.0° | 1.44" | 3.9" |
| February | 47.6° | 26.4° | 37.0° | 1.75" | 1.0" |
| March | 57.8° | 35.3° | 46.5° | 2.92" | 0.7" |
| April | 67.7° | 45.3° | 56.5° | 4.85" | 0.1" |
| May | 76.5° | 56.0° | 66.3° | 6.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.9° | 65.4° | 75.6° | 5.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.7° | 70.0° | 80.3° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.8° | 68.0° | 78.9° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.6° | 59.0° | 70.3° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.9° | 46.6° | 58.3° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.6° | 35.5° | 46.1° | 2.84" | 0.4" |
| December | 45.7° | 26.5° | 36.1° | 2.05" | 2.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garland CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Bronaugh city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| Arcadia city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| Moundville town | Town | 7.0 mi | — |
| Deerfield village | Village | 9.8 mi | — |
| Liberal city | City | 10.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2921730592. • 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.