What are the schools like in Harrisonburg, LA?

Harrisonburg is served primarily by Catahoula Parish. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Harrisonburg?

The median household income in Harrisonburg, LA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Harrisonburg, LA?

Harrisonburg has an average high temperature of 57.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Harrisonburg, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Harrisonburg, LA?

Harrisonburg has a violent crime rate of 368.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 737.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Harrisonburg, LA a Good Place to Live?

Harrisonburg is a small town of 278 in Louisiana, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Harrisonburg stands out for solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Harrisonburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Harrisonburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Harrisonburg metro area.

Metric	Harrisonburg, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$544	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Harrisonburg's violent crime rate is 368.7 per 100,000 residents — 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

368.7 /100k

Property Crime

737.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Harrisonburg is served primarily by Catahoula Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Harrisonburg, LA	National Avg
School District	Catahoula Parish	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Harrisonburg sees average highs of 57.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 59.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Harrisonburg, LA
Average High — January	57.1°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	59.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Harrisonburg, LA	National Avg
Population	278	—
Median Age	47.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	25.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71340

Harrisonburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harrisonburg, LA affordable or expensive?

Harrisonburg has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $544/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Harrisonburg, LA?

Harrisonburg's violent crime rate is 368.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 737.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Harrisonburg?

Public schools in Harrisonburg are operated by Catahoula Parish. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Harrisonburg, LA a good place to live?

Harrisonburg, LA has a population of 278, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Harrisonburg?

Harrisonburg averages 57.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.7 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Harrisonburg?

Harrisonburg, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71340.

What is the population of Harrisonburg?

The population of Harrisonburg, Louisiana is 278 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Harrisonburg?

Key numbers for living in Harrisonburg: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harrisonburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.