Harrisburg, AR is a small city located in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It is ranked 28th out of the 50 cities in Arkansas by BestPlaces. The rankings take into account factors such as the cost of living, education levels, diversity, and crime rates. Harrisburg has a low unemployment rate and its cost of living is 8% lower than the US average. It ranks highly for education with 87% of adults having at least a high school diploma and 20% having a Bachelor's degree or higher. With regards to diversity, Harrisburg ranks 34th out of the 50 cities in Arkansas. In terms of safety, Harrisburg has an average crime rate per 1000 residents which is similar to most cities in Arkansas. Overall, Harrisburg has great ratings when it comes to education and cost of living but lacks slightly in terms of diversity and crime rates when compared to other cities in the state.
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