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Harrisburg, AR

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Population
2,217
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
309 ft
Median Home Value
$128,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$688/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,047
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Harrisburg

Perched on the scenic, wooded slopes of Crowley’s Ridge, Harrisburg offers a quiet small-town pace about twenty miles south of Jonesboro. It serves as the seat of Poinsett County, surrounded by wide-open farmland and close to outdoor recreation at Lake Poinsett State Park. Daily life centers around the local schools, neighborhood parks, and a close-knit community where neighbors actually know each other. When you need bigger-city shopping, healthcare, or entertainment, Jonesboro is an easy drive straight up Highway 1, making Harrisburg a great fit for anyone wanting rural tranquility within reach of modern conveniences.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+99.8rating

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