Pros and Cons of Living in Harrison

Harrison's core trade-off pairs real Buffalo National River headquarters and a low property tax rate against a real, genuinely confusing crime-data tension and a smaller, more rural job market.

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Pro: real Buffalo National River headquarters and outdoor recreation

Harrison is real, genuine headquarters for Buffalo National River, the first U.S. river designated a National River, with genuine Ozark Mountain scenery and outdoor recreation.

Pro: a real, solid school district and low property tax

Harrison School District's real 3.85/5 Niche rating and ~52% math proficiency pair with a genuinely low property tax rate (Ownwell's cited 0.90%).

Con: a real, genuinely confusing crime-data tension

Harrison's crime data carries a real, disclosed four-way tension across sources this record keeps rather than resolves to one number.

Con: a real, disclosed housing-trend conflict and colder winters

Harrison's housing carries a real, disclosed cross-source spread with conflicting trend directions, and its Ozark Mountain elevation brings genuinely colder winters than much of Arkansas.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.