Browse / United States / Indiana / West Harrison
West Harrison
Indianatown
West Harrison
Total population
285
Median home value
$129,200
Bachelor's+
Median income
$43,750
Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
Facts from Wikidata (CC0).
Overview
West Harrison is a town in Harrison Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 325 at the 2020 census.
Read more on WikipediaHistory & geography
History
Settlers at West Harrison found numerous mounds constructed by Indians. West Harrison was laid out in 1813, the same year its twin city of Harrison, Ohio, was founded.
Geography
West Harrison is located just across the Indiana state line from Harrison, Ohio. The two towns are divided by State Street. According to the 2010 census, West Harrison has a total area of , of which (or 96.49%) is land and (or 3.51%) is water.
Excerpted from the corresponding Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA).
Demographics & economy
Race & ethnicity
Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Air quality
Industrial & pollution facilities
Natural hazard risk
Health (adults)
Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Most-observed species
- Northern CardinalCardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves12,272
- American RobinTurdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves11,709
- Song SparrowMelospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves10,481
- Carolina ChickadeePoecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves10,184
- Mourning DoveZenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves9,187
- Canada Goose (canadensis Group)Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves9,098
- Blue JayCyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves9,066
- American GoldfinchSpinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves8,862
Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Schools
Largest nearby schools
- East Central High SchoolHigh · St Leon · 1,290 students · 19.5:1 ratio
- East Central Middle SchoolMiddle · St Leon · 872 students · 17.4:1 ratio
- North Dearborn Elementary SchoolElementary · West Harrison · 770 students · 16.4:1 ratio
- Bright Elementary SchoolElementary · Lawrenceburg · 554 students · 16.8:1 ratio
Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).
Earthquake history
Most recent
- M 2.6 — 2013-07-236 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky
- M 3.8 — 2004-09-124 km NW of Manilla, Indiana
Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.
Nearby places in Indiana
- Hidden Valley6.3 mi away
- Greendale7.6 mi away
- Cedar Grove9.1 mi away · pop. 252
- Mount Carmel10.7 mi away · pop. 60
- Manchester12.4 mi away
- Rising Sun21.1 mi away · pop. 2,474
- Metamora21.4 mi away · pop. 491
- West College Corner21.5 mi away
- Versailles26.9 mi away · pop. 2,037
- Napoleon27.3 mi away · pop. 205
- Cross Plains30.1 mi away
- Clarksburg30.7 mi away · pop. 76
Geography & sun
Nearby airports
Public attention
Books about this place
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Nearest stream gauge
Events
Gallery
Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
- • Wikidata
- • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
- • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
- • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
- • CDC PLACES