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Harrison, OH

Harrison is a city in western Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 12,563 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Harrison is located in northwestern Hamilton County and is bordered to the west by the town of West Harrison, Indiana. Interstate 74 passes through the city, east of the downtown area, with access from Exits 1 and 3. I-74 leads southeast 21 miles (34 km) to Cincinnati and northwest 93 miles (150 km) to Indianapolis.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Harrison has a total area of 4.96 square miles (12.85 km²), of which 4.92 square miles (12.74 km²) are land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) are water. Harrison is adjacent to Miami Whitewater Forest, the second park to join the Hamilton County Park District in 1949. It now spans 4,345 acres (17.58 km²).

Harrison was laid out in 1810, named in honor of William Henry Harrison, a decorated general and state legislator and afterward the ninth president of the United States. It was incorporated in 1850 and became a city in 1981.

Harrison Township was established in 1853, formerly part of Crosby and Whitewater Township. Among the historic sites in the city's vicinity is the Eighteen Mile House, which was built during the earliest years of the nineteenth century. Harrison was the home of Ohio's fifth governor Othneil Looker. It was one of the few stops in Ohio on the Whitewater Canal, built between 1836 and 1847, which spanned a distance of 76 miles (122 km).

On July 13, 1863, Morgan's Raiders, a Confederate cavalry force, invaded. The column passed through taking fresh horses and burning the bridge over the Whitewater River near the southwest part of the town. The first train came to Harrison Township in 1864. In 1882 Harrison Depot was built at West Broadway and Railroad Avenue. It later burned to the ground.

Harrison Village Park is the final resting place for a small number of veterans of the Revolutionary War. In the center of the park is a bandstand, built in the early 1930s on the site of a fountain that had been drained and filled in. It seems many children came down with cases of impetigo after spending a hot summer swimming in a fountain full of untreated water. 

In 1940 the dog track in West Harrison closed due to pressure from the horse racing circuit. Monkeys in silk jackets had been used as jockeys for the dogs. The track had originally opened in 1932 when parimutuel betting was illegal in Indiana. However, during the Depression, heads were turned as the track attracted revenue to the area and was one of the highest-paying local jobs at $12 a week. Parts of the city were devastated on June 2, 1990, by an F4 tornado, but were quickly rebuilt. Harrison is home to the headquarters of the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute. Since 2023, Harrison has had a city partnership with Meckesheim in Germany.

Health and wellness are paramount in Harrison, with several facilities dedicated to promoting community well-being. The Harrison Medical Center offers comprehensive healthcare services, including primary care, specialty clinics, and emergency care. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Harrison Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Balance Fitness, Harrison Premier Fitness, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Harrison, such as the Badlands Trail and Timberlakes Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Harrison, OH are Miami Whitewater Forest, Campbell Lakes Preserve, and Mitchell Memorial Forest.

Population: 13,079 (2022). ZIP Code: 45030. Area code: 513. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Area: 5.37 sq mi (13.91 km²).

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Is Harrison, OH a good place to live?

Living in Harrison offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Harrison and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Harrison are above average.

What is the racial makeup of Harrison, OH?

Harrison, OH is home to a population of 13.1k people, of which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.13% of Harrison, OH residents were born outside of the country (410 people). In 2022, there were 33.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.3k people) in Harrison, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 368 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 164 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison, OH?

In 2022, the median household income of Harrison households was $99,871. Harrison households made slightly more than Chagrin Falls households ($99,821) and Glenford households ($99,375). However, 0.5% of Harrison families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Harrison

Harrison Medical Center 

Harrison Parks and Recreation Department 

Balance Fitness

Harrison Premier Fitness 

Anytime Fitness

Badlands Trail 

Timberlakes Trail

Miami Whitewater Forest

Campbell Lakes Preserve

Mitchell Memorial Forest

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DataUSA

Ohio Demographics

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