Harrisonburg, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 41,025 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Harrisonburg lies in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley.
Cultural Attractions
JMU’s Mineral Museum, open to the public, features hundreds of gemstones and crystals.
Recreation
The Hillandale Park offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails for hiking and biking.
Historical
Union soldiers were held prisoner in Harrisonburg’s courthouse during the Battle of Cross Keys in 1862.
Economy
Agriculture and the university fuel this city’s economy.
| Population [details] | 41,025 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 80.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 390.57 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 32.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 46.07 °F/24.89 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 88.82 °F/65.66 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 43.50 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 63 |
| Cost of living [details] | 103.2 |
| State sales tax | 5.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Washington (103.09 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE (31.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness, Swimming |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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