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Harrison

Harrison

What life is like in Harrison

Harrison is a small city in the heart of the Ozark Mountains that’s known for its outdoorsy vibe. You can spend your days fishing on Crooked Creek and kayaking along the Buffalo National River, one of the country’s last undammed streams. After some time outside, the quaint downtown district is a good spot to grab a bite to eat. And while life here tends to move a little slower, Harrison’s role as the seat of Boone County adds a bit more energy, with community events, a regional medical center and a small airport.

Historic architecture gives downtown Harrison a timeless charm.
Historic architecture gives downtown Harrison a timeless charm.
Parents gather at Equity Bank Sports Complex to cheer on their kids in Harrison.
Parents gather at Equity Bank Sports Complex to cheer on their kids in Harrison.
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House styles and prices in Harrison

Housing in Harrison ranges from ranch-style homes on small suburban lots to New Traditionals with significant acreage. Some of the larger properties operate as working farms. “People come here to be close to Branson and Northwest Arkansas, but they want to be outside of the larger cities and have a country feel,” says Tina Farmer, a Harrison residents who works as a genealogist at the Boone County Library downtown. Prices here usually run from about $70,000 to the upper $800,000s, depending on the house’s size, age and condition.

A stately Mansard-style home adds architectural character to Harrison.
A stately Mansard-style home adds architectural character to Harrison.
New apartments are expanding housing options in Harrison.
New apartments are expanding housing options in Harrison.
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Where to fish, hike and kayak

Crooked Creek flows through the middle of town, and people come here to fish for smallmouth bass or take a walk along the paved path. The Creekside Community Center sits on its rocky shoreline, with swimming pools, basketball courts and tennis courts. About 15 miles south, the Buffalo National River is dotted with kayak and canoe launches, along with several campsites. “I’ve been here since it was just a regular river that locals used,” Farmer says. “The tourism industry here has grown so much.” As you paddle along the waterway, you’ll pass towering limestone bluffs, small waterfalls and dense canopies of oak and sycamore trees.

Lake Harrison is perfect for fishing, walking, running, and cycling.
Lake Harrison is perfect for fishing, walking, running, and cycling.
Harrison is close to the Buffalo River.
Harrison is close to the Buffalo River.
Harrison High School is proudly home to the Goblins.
Harrison High School is proudly home to the Goblins.
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How the Harrison School District is structured

The highly rated Harrison School District includes a preschool, a kindergarten, two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. Students at Harrison High School can join Career and Technical Education programs like agriculture, robotics and construction. The community is also home to North Arkansas College, a community college that’s part of the broader University of Arkansas System.

Harrison Middle School supports students in a strong school community.
Harrison Middle School supports students in a strong school community.
Harrison High School is proudly home to the Goblins.
Harrison High School is proudly home to the Goblins.
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Restaurants, stores and cultural hubs in downtown Harrison

Centered around the historic Boone County Courthouse, downtown Harrison has rows of brick storefronts filled with restaurants, boutiques and cultural hubs. As you walk around the district, you’ll find:

  • Restaurants like Town House Café, a cozy breakfast diner, and Neno’s Place, a bar serving Thai and Mexican dishes
  • The Boone County Library, which regularly has story times, movie nights and craft workshops
  • Stores like Stewart’s Sticks & Strings, a local music shop, and Harness Boots & Shoes
  • Lyric Theater, which was built in the 1920s and still shows movies, plays and concerts
  • The Boone County Heritage Museum, where exhibits detail the town’s railroad history
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center is right outside the downtown district, and Harrison also has big-box grocery stores like Walmart Supercenter and Aldi.

A Walmart Supercenter offers convenient shopping for Harrison residents.
A Walmart Supercenter offers convenient shopping for Harrison residents.
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center supports the Harrison community.
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center supports the Harrison community.
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Which festivals and fairs bring crowds to Harrison

A lot of out-of-towners visit Harrison during community events. Some of the most popular ones include:

  • Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship, when colorful hot air balloons lift off over the area’s rolling hills
  • Harvest Homecoming, where you can shop at an artisan market set up outside the historic courthouse
  • Northwest Arkansas District Fair, known for its rodeo, livestock competitions and carnival rides
  • Crawdad Days Festival, which starts with a 5K and ends with a seafood boil and blues concert

Boone County Airport connects Harrison residents to regional travel options.
Boone County Airport connects Harrison residents to regional travel options.

Driving to Branson and Fayetteville

Harrison is a car-dependent community with easy access to a few major highways. Branson is about a 65-mile drive north via U.S. Route 65, while Fayetteville is about 75 miles west via U.S. Route 412. For longer trips, Boone County Regional Airport has non-stop flights to Memphis and Dallas.

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Demographics

Total Population
31,444
Median Age
43
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$54,310
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$69,218

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.9%
College Graduates
19.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
% Population in Labor Force
57.8%
Below the national average
64.9%

Area Factors

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability®

20 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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