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Harrison County, Iowa (IA)

County population in 2022: 14,676 (19% urban, 81% rural); it was 15,666 in 2000
County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 2,914
County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 1,717
County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 4,683
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,356 (it was 1,432 in 2000)
% of renters here:

23%
State:

28%

Land area: 697 sq. mi.

Water area: 4.2 sq. mi.

Population density: 21 people per square mile   (low).

March 2022 cost of living index in Harrison County: 83.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Industries providing employment: Educational, health and social services (28.4%), Construction (10.1%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 73%
  • Government: 18%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 9%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%
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  • Races in Harrison County, IA (2022)
    • 13,78994.5%White Non-Hispanic Alone
    • 4182.9%Two or more races
    • 3132.1%Hispanic or Latino
    • 430.3%Asian alone
    • 230.2%Black Non-Hispanic Alone
    • 70.05%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 20.01%Some other race alone
Median resident age:

42.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years
Males: 7,494  (51.1%)
Females: 7,182  (48.9%)
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Average household size:
Harrison County:

2.0 people
Iowa:

2 people

Estimated median household income in 2022: $74,773 ($38,141 in 1999)
This county:

$74,773
Iowa:

$69,588

Median contract rent in 2022 for apartments: $601 (lower quartile is $486, upper quartile is $767)
This county:

$601
State:

$741


Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $162,881 (it was $78,700 in 2000)
Harrison:

$162,881
Iowa:

$194,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $96,542 - $268,569

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $238,182
Here:

$238,182
State:

$245,224

Townhouses or other attached units: $239,465
Here:

$239,465
State:

$238,767

In 2-unit structures: $291,848
Here:

$291,848
State:

$243,070

Mobile homes: $51,353
Here:

$51,353
State:

$51,271

Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,254
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $511

Institutionalized population: 242

Crime in 2021 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 3
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 7
  • Burglaries: 5
  • Thefts: 29
  • Auto thefts: 8

Crime in 2020 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 1
  • Rapes: 2
  • Robberies: 1
  • Assaults: 5
  • Burglaries: 10
  • Thefts: 40
  • Auto thefts: 6
Harrison County, IA map from a distance

Health of residents in Harrison County based on CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Questionnaires from 2013 to 2021:

General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) is 3.5. This is about average.
73.8% of residents exercised in the past month. This is about average.
43.0% of residents smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives. This is about average.
59.5% of adult residents drank alcohol in the past 30 days. This is less than average.
71.1% of residents visited a dentist within the past year. This is about average.
Average weight of males is 204 pounds. This is more than average.
Average weight of females is 167 pounds. This is more than average.

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 52 buildings, average cost: $309,700
  • 2021: 14 buildings, average cost: $294,000
  • 2020: 29 buildings, average cost: $265,200
  • 2019: 34 buildings, average cost: $271,400
  • 2018: 31 buildings, average cost: $238,600
  • 2017: 43 buildings, average cost: $219,000
  • 2016: 32 buildings, average cost: $218,100
  • 2015: 20 buildings, average cost: $191,200
  • 2014: 29 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2013: 17 buildings, average cost: $241,000
  • 2012: 16 buildings, average cost: $207,800
  • 2011: 18 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2010: 20 buildings, average cost: $157,000
  • 2009: 21 buildings, average cost: $195,500
  • 2008: 30 buildings, average cost: $209,500
  • 2007: 41 buildings, average cost: $184,900
  • 2006: 24 buildings, average cost: $185,600
  • 2005: 67 buildings, average cost: $209,400
  • 2004: 54 buildings, average cost: $156,500
  • 2003: 58 buildings, average cost: $121,800
  • 2002: 75 buildings, average cost: $116,400
  • 2001: 50 buildings, average cost: $107,300
  • 2000: 69 buildings, average cost: $101,100
  • 1999: 88 buildings, average cost: $126,700
  • 1998: 71 buildings, average cost: $94,400
  • 1997: 48 buildings, average cost: $111,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Harrison, IA residents
Average permit cost in Harrison, IA

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,197 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,980 (1.3%)

Distribution of median household income in Harrison, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Harrison, IA in 2022
Distribution of rent paid by renters in Harrison, IA in 2022
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.5%
Harrison County:

7.5%
Iowa:

11.0%
(7.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 60.0% for American Indian residents, 4.2% for two or more races residents)

Median age of residents in 2022: 42.5 years old
(Males: 41.5 years old, Females: 44.4 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 43.7 years old, Black residents: 27.4 years old, American Indian residents: 38.1 years old, Asian residents: 52.2 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 23.7 years old, Other race residents: 57.6 years old)

Area name: Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Harrison County is $531 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $662 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $884 a month.

Cities in this county include: Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Mondamin, Persia, Pisgah, Modale, Little Sioux, Magnolia.

Harrison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Harrison County: Camp Manteno (A), Poma (B), Roach (C), Botany (D), Harlan Wastewater Treatment Plant (E), Shelby County Farm (F), Reing River Access (G), Rosman-Glendale Farm Golf Course (H), Nielsen RV Park (I), Shelby Elevator (J), Bedstemor's House (K), Shelby City Hall (L). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Harrison County include: Altamont Church (A), Bethelhem Church (B), Shelby United Methodist Church (C), Redline Church of Christ (D), Monroe Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Altamont Cemetery (1), Oak Hill Cemetery (2), Astor Cemetery (3), Olson Cemetery (4), Bowmans Grove (5), Rose Hill Cemetery (6), Saint Boniface Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Prairie Rose Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bonnie Creek (A), Squaw Creek (B), Willow Creek (C), Dutch Branch (D), Moser Creek (E), Wolf Creek (F), Long Branch (G), Little Silver Creek (H), Kidds Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Harrison County include: Rosenow Timber Recreation Area (1), Schimerowski Recreation Area (2), Vern and Wilmer Petersen Wildlife Area (3), Nishna Bend Recreation Area (4), Manteno County Park (5), Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area (6), Petersen Nature Preserve (7), Oak Ridge Wildlife Area (8), Prairie Habitat Area (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Neighboring counties: Crawford County , Lee County, Illinois , Marion County , Monona County , Polk County , Pottawattamie County .

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Iowa:

2.7%

Unemployment by year in Harrison, IA
County total employment by year in Harrison, IA
County average yearly wages by year in Harrison, IA

Current college students: 459
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 93.1%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20.6%

Number of foreign born residents: 120 (49.6% naturalized citizens)

Harrison County:

0.8%
Whole state:

6.0%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 272010 or later
  • 92000 to 2009
  • 291990 to 1999
  • 221980 to 1989
  • 41970 to 1979
  • 40Before 1970

Mean travel time to work (commute):  minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 69.3%

Harrison County marital status for males Harrison County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 5,824
  • One, attached: 51
  • Two: 131
  • 3 or 4: 224
  • 5 to 9: 61
  • 10 to 19: 25
  • 20 to 49: 94
  • 50 or more: 57
  • Mobile homes: 253
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 6

Housing units in Harrison County with a mortgage: 2,761 (249 second mortgage, 10 home equity loan, 177 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 67

Here:

2.9% with mortgage
State:

97.1% with mortgage

Religion statistics for Harrison County

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,57716
Evangelical Protestant1,98813
Catholic1,9695
Other1,3166
None7,078-
Harrison County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Harrison County:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Harrison County:

9.09 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 8
This county:

5.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Harrison County:

7.8%
Iowa:

7.8%

Adult obesity rate:
Harrison County:

28.0%
State:

27.3%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.3%
State:

14.5%

Agriculture in Harrison County:

Average size of farms: 517 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $134,289
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $251.48
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 23.73%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $106,842
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 78.75%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 7.58%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $104,822
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 87.20%
Average age of principal farm operators: 54 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 7.91
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.07%
Corn for grain: 168935 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 329 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 156052 harvested acres
Vegetables: 74 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 116 acres

Tornado activity:

Harrison County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Iowa state average. It is 3856534.2 times below overall U.S. average.

Earthquake activity:

Harrison County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 277% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 368.9 miles away from Harrison County center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 174.8 miles away from the county center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 428.8 miles away from the county center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 252.4 miles away from the county center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 255.7 miles away from Harrison County center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 320.3 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Iowa Covid-19 Pandemic, Incident Period: March 17, 2020, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4483-IA: March 23, 2020, FEMA Id: 4483, Natural disaster type: Other
  • Iowa Severe Storms And Flooding, Incident Period: March 12, 2019, FEMA Id: 4421, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Iowa Flooding, Incident Period: May 25, 2011 to August 01, 2011, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1998: June 27, 2011, FEMA Id: 1998, Natural disaster type: Flood
  • Iowa Severe Winter Storms, Incident Period: January 19, 2010 to January 26, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1880: March 02, 2010, FEMA Id: 1880, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Iowa Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorm, Incident Period: December 23, 2009 to December 27, 2009, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1877: February 25, 2010, FEMA Id: 1877, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Winter Storm
  • Iowa Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 25, 2008 to August 13, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1763: May 27, 2008, FEMA Id: 1763, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Iowa Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: May 05, 2007 to May 07, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1705: May 25, 2007, FEMA Id: 1705, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Iowa Snow, Incident Period: February 28, 2007 to March 02, 2007, Emergency Declared EM-3275: March 30, 2007, FEMA Id: 3275, Natural disaster type: Snow
  • Iowa Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3239: September 10, 2005, FEMA Id: 3239, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Iowa Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: July 02, 1999 to August 10, 1999, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1282: July 22, 1999, FEMA Id: 1282, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • 9 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Harrison County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Harrison

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 3,460 (73.9%)
  • Carpooled: 278 (5.9%)
  • Bus: 3 (0.1%)
  • Long-distance train or commuter rail: 4 (0.1%)
  • Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 57 (1.2%)
  • Bicycle: 3 (0.1%)
  • Walked: 230 (4.9%)
  • Worked at home: 657 (14.0%)
Class of Workers in 2022
Most common industries in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common industries for males in 2022


  • Health care and social assistance (26%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Manufacturing (4%)

Most common industries for females in 2022


  • Health care and social assistance (31%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Manufacturing (4%)

Most common occupations in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common occupations for males in 2022


  • Management occupations (13%)
  • Construction and extraction occupations (13%)
  • Sales and related occupations (10%)
  • Transportation occupations (10%)
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (9%)
  • Production occupations (9%)
  • Material moving occupations (6%)

Most common occupations for females in 2022


  • Office and administrative support occupations (22%)
  • Educational instruction, and library occupations (13%)
  • Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (10%)
  • Management occupations (10%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (7%)
  • Sales and related occupations (6%)
  • Personal care and service occupations (5%)

Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents


  • Mexico (35%)
  • Korea (20%)
  • Philippines (12%)
  • United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland (7%)
  • Guatemala (7%)
  • Thailand (6%)
  • Spain (3%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Harrison County


  • German (38%)
  • English (13%)
  • American (11%)
  • Irish (10%)
  • Danish (6%)
  • Dutch (3%)
  • Italian (3%)

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

People in group quarters in Harrison County, Iowa in 2010:

  • 235 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 24 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 12 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 7 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 5 people in residential treatment centers for adults

People in group quarters in Harrison County, Iowa in 2000:

  • 309 people in nursing homes
  • 8 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 2 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2020 was $71,615.

6.56% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($47,178 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.56%
Iowa average:

6.47%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.13% relocated from other counties in Iowa ($19,562 average AGI)
3.43% relocated from other states ($27,615 average AGI)
Harrison County:

3.43%
Iowa average:

2.75%

Residents relocating <b>from</b> other counties or countries

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Pottawattamie County, IA  1.41% ($43,580 average AGI)
from Douglas County, NE  1.37% ($55,203)
from Sarpy County, NE  0.50% ($60,793)
from Shelby County, IA  0.40% ($30,913)
from Washington County, NE  0.37% ($49,619)


5.75% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($49,293 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.75%
Iowa average:

6.50%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
2.86% relocated to other counties in Iowa ($26,021 average AGI)
2.89% relocated to other states ($23,271 average AGI)
Harrison County:

2.89%
Iowa average:

2.79%

Residents relocating <b>to</b> other counties or countries

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Pottawattamie County, IA  1.23% ($47,229 average AGI)
to Douglas County, NE  1.09% ($42,968)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.0
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.8

Births per 1000 population in Harrison County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2009: 12.3
Deaths per 1000 population from 2010 to 2020: 13.4

Deaths per 1000 population in Harrison County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 3.9
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 5.7

Infant deaths per 1000 population in Harrison County
Population without health insurance coverage in 2018: 5.3%
Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2018: 3.0%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Harrison County
All 18-64 40-64 50-64 Under 19
Population without health insurance coverage in Harrison County
18-64 population without health insurance coverage in Harrison County
40-64 population without health insurance coverage in Harrison County
50-64 population without health insurance coverage in Harrison County
Population under 19 years without health insurance coverage in Harrison County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 2,946 (2,557 aged, 389 disabled)
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 191 (5%)
Persons enrolled in Medicare
Aged persons enrolled in Medicare
Disabled persons enrolled in Medicare

Most common underlying causes of death in Harrison County, Iowa in 1999 - 2019:

  • Atherosclerotic heart disease (473)
  • Bronchus or lung, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (186)
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified (155)
  • Unspecified dementia (153)
  • Alzheimer disease, unspecified (134)
  • Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified (96)
  • Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, so described (88)
  • Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction (25)
  • Congestive heart failure (11)
  • Colon, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (10)

Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 8%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 7%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 6.32
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 3,792
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 158
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 21,661

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 938
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,259

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 33
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 63

Household type by relationship:

Households: 14,676
  • Male householders: 3,013 (747 living alone), Female householders: 3,139 (769 living alone)
  • 3,583 spouses (3,572 opposite-sex spouses), 395 unmarried partners, (392 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 4,012 children (3,704 natural, 175 adopted, 126 stepchildren), 88 grandchildren, 49 brothers or sisters, 27 parents, 4 foster children, 49 other relatives, 113 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 285

Size of family households: 2,226 2-persons, 879 3-persons, 664 4-persons, 433 5-persons, 72 6-persons, 74 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,517 1-person, 266 2-persons, 12 3-persons.

2,521 married couples with children.
695 single-parent households (303 men, 392 women).

98.2% of residents of Harrison speak English at home.
1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (72% speak English very well, 22% speak English well, 6% speak English not well).
0.4% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% speak English very well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $102,006,000 ($6,448 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $2,010,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $42,581,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $20,569,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $14,159,000
Federal grants: $18,467,000
Federal procurement contracts: $1,040,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $5,190,000 ($420,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $836,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $7,106,000
Federal Government insurance: $78,427,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 896
Here:

56 per 1000 residents
State:

66 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 962
Here:

61 per 1000 residents
State:

48 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +25
Here:

+2 per 1000 residents
State:

+10 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +282
Here:  +18 per 1000 residents
State:  -14 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Harrison County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 1.11 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

7.0
State:

6.8

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.8
State:

4.2

Year house built in Harrison County, Iowa
  • Year house built in Harrison County, Iowa
  • 232020 or later
  • 2322010 to 2019
  • 5262000 to 2009
  • 5951990 to 1999
  • 3571980 to 1989
  • 8091970 to 1979
  • 4741960 to 1969
  • 3991950 to 1959
  • 2561940 to 1949
  • 2,9311939 or earlier
Rooms in houses/apartments in Harrison County, Iowa
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Harrison County, Iowa
  • Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Harrison County, Iowa
  • 131 room
  • 12 rooms
  • 713 rooms
  • 4044 rooms
  • 6815 rooms
  • 7616 rooms
  • 9207 rooms
  • 7248 rooms
  • 1,1069+ rooms
Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Harrison County, Iowa
  • Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Harrison County, Iowa
  • 461 room
  • 282 rooms
  • 2403 rooms
  • 3454 rooms
  • 2595 rooms
  • 2296 rooms
  • 1327 rooms
  • 858 rooms
  • 899+ rooms
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Harrison County, Iowa
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Harrison County, Iowa
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Harrison County, Iowa
  • 13no bedroom
  • 1251 bedroom
  • 1,0882 bedrooms
  • 1,8763 bedrooms
  • 1,2034 bedrooms
  • 3885+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Harrison County, Iowa
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Harrison County, Iowa
  • 46no bedroom
  • 3581 bedroom
  • 5072 bedrooms
  • 4443 bedrooms
  • 784 bedrooms
  • 225+ bedrooms
Cars and other vehicles available in Harrison County, Iowa in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Harrison County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Harrison County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 57no vehicle
  • 7241 vehicle
  • 1,7782 vehicles
  • 1,3213 vehicles
  • 5504 vehicles
  • 2535+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Harrison County in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Harrison County in renter-occupied apartments
  • 208no vehicle
  • 5931 vehicle
  • 4752 vehicles
  • 1223 vehicles
  • 374 vehicles
  • 285+ vehicles

92.3% of Harrison County residents lived in the same house 1 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 26% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 40% lived in Iowa.

Harrison County:

92.3%
State average:

87.2%

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 7,508
  • Other state: 6,910
  • Northeast: 152
  • Midwest: 5,613
  • South: 393
  • West: 719
Year householders moved into unit in Harrison County, IA
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Harrison County
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos
  • 36.7%Utility gas
  • 31.2%Electricity
  • 28.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.6%Wood
  • 1.0%No fuel used
  • 0.7%Other fuel
  • 0.4%Solar energy
  • 0.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments
  • 45.8%Electricity
  • 32.5%Utility gas
  • 18.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.5%Wood
  • 1.4%Other fuel
  • 0.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.1%No fuel used

Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 139
Here:

9.8%
Iowa:

10.6%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 105
Here:

12.4%
Iowa:

7.9%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 28
Here:

8.6%
Iowa:

23.9%

Educational Attainment
School Enrollment by Level of School
Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

Harrison County government finances - Expenditure in 2017:

  • Charges - Other: $743,000
    Sewerage: $61,000
  • Construction - General - Other: $465,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $6,559,000
    Health - Other: $4,029,000
    General - Other: $1,790,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,580,000
    Police Protection: $1,381,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,189,000
    Financial Administration: $883,000
    Correctional Institutions: $413,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $369,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $250,000
    Solid Waste Management: $217,000
    General Public Buildings: $186,000
    Sewerage: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $395,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $79,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Libraries: $19,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $123,000
  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $889,000
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $596,000
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $293,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,836,000
    Interest Earnings: $367,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $107,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $599,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $43,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,846,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,228,000
    Health and Hospitals: $1,107,000
    Other: $600,000
    General Local Government Support: $271,000
  • Tax - Property: $7,660,000
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $600,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $203,000
    Other License: $29,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,525,000

Harrison County government finances - Revenue in 2017:

  • Charges - Other: $743,000
    Sewerage: $61,000
  • Construction - General - Other: $465,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $6,559,000
    Health - Other: $4,029,000
    General - Other: $1,790,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,580,000
    Police Protection: $1,381,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,189,000
    Financial Administration: $883,000
    Correctional Institutions: $413,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $369,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $250,000
    Solid Waste Management: $217,000
    General Public Buildings: $186,000
    Sewerage: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $395,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $79,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Libraries: $19,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $123,000
  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $889,000
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $596,000
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $293,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,836,000
    Interest Earnings: $367,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $107,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $599,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $43,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,846,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,228,000
    Health and Hospitals: $1,107,000
    Other: $600,000
    General Local Government Support: $271,000
  • Tax - Property: $7,660,000
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $600,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $203,000
    Other License: $29,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,525,000

Harrison County government finances - Debt in 2017:

  • Charges - Other: $743,000
    Sewerage: $61,000
  • Construction - General - Other: $465,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $6,559,000
    Health - Other: $4,029,000
    General - Other: $1,790,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,580,000
    Police Protection: $1,381,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,189,000
    Financial Administration: $883,000
    Correctional Institutions: $413,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $369,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $250,000
    Solid Waste Management: $217,000
    General Public Buildings: $186,000
    Sewerage: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $395,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $79,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Libraries: $19,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $123,000
  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $889,000
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $596,000
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $293,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,836,000
    Interest Earnings: $367,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $107,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $599,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $43,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,846,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,228,000
    Health and Hospitals: $1,107,000
    Other: $600,000
    General Local Government Support: $271,000
  • Tax - Property: $7,660,000
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $600,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $203,000
    Other License: $29,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,525,000

Harrison County government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017:

  • Charges - Other: $743,000
    Sewerage: $61,000
  • Construction - General - Other: $465,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $6,559,000
    Health - Other: $4,029,000
    General - Other: $1,790,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,580,000
    Police Protection: $1,381,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,189,000
    Financial Administration: $883,000
    Correctional Institutions: $413,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $369,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $250,000
    Solid Waste Management: $217,000
    General Public Buildings: $186,000
    Sewerage: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $395,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $79,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Libraries: $19,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $123,000
  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $889,000
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $596,000
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $293,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,836,000
    Interest Earnings: $367,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $107,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $599,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $43,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,846,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,228,000
    Health and Hospitals: $1,107,000
    Other: $600,000
    General Local Government Support: $271,000
  • Tax - Property: $7,660,000
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $600,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $203,000
    Other License: $29,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,525,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 249
  • Number of aged recipients: 32
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 217
  • Number of recipients under 18: 33
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 163
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 53
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 117
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 106
Most common first names in Harrison County, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John13676.6 years
Mary12682.1 years
William11277.4 years
Robert10172.7 years
Charles9377.6 years
James8473.9 years
Helen7383.0 years
George7379.4 years
Donald7070.7 years
Harold5573.2 years
Most common last names in Harrison County, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith8078.3 years
Johnson5080.0 years
Peterson3977.5 years
Nelson3479.1 years
Jones3281.2 years
Davis3281.0 years
Thompson3272.2 years
Hansen3180.9 years
Brown3179.4 years
Thomas3078.9 years
Businesses in Harrison County, IA
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Arby's1McDonald's1
Burger King1Pizza Hut1
Chevrolet1Subway1
Days Inn1Super 81
FedEx2U-Haul1
H&R Block1
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