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Harrisburg, IL

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Population
7,922
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
394 ft
Median Home Value
$84,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$760/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,415
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Harrisburg in context.

OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityCarbondale, Illinois37 miles away · 21,811 residents.

About Harrisburg

Harrisburg is a city and the county seat of Saline County, Illinois, situated in the southern part of the state. Known as the Gateway to the Shawnee National Forest and historically affected by the major 1937 Ohio River flood, the community of approximately 8,372 is served by the Harrisburg Community Unit School District locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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