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Harris, IA
City in Osceola County, Iowa.
Population
222
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
222
ZIP codes
0
Harris and its ZIP codes
Harris at a glance
- Harris is about 3.9 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osceola County. PPP loans are for Harris.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,043
2,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,433
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.4M
FY 2026, $8,456 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Harris, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
553
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
12
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
31.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harris, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Harris
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OcheyedanCity | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake ParkCity | 6 mi | 1.6 |
| Round Lake, MNCity | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Bigelow, MNCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WahpetonCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| MelvinCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| West OkobojiCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Worthington, MNCity | 15 mi | 8 |
| OkobojiCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| SibleyCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| MilfordCity | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Spirit LakeCity | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| Arnolds ParkCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| OrleansCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Brewster, MNCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| HartleyCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harris, IA in?
- Harris is in Osceola County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Harris, IA?
- About 222 people live in Harris, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harris?
- Nearby places include Ocheyedan (5.4 mi), Lake Park (6 mi), Round Lake, MN (6.6 mi), Bigelow, MN (13 mi), Wahpeton (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023