Harrison at a glance
- Population: 14,524 — 64th in Wisconsin, which has 605 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 count put the population at 12,416 (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: population rose about 17.0% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Wisconsin places: 64th by size among 605 communities (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it exceeds roughly 89% of Wisconsin's Census places by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 44.1922 latitude, -88.2941 longitude (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities (120-mile radius): Kaukauna, WI (6 mi); Menasha, WI (7 mi); Appleton, WI (8 mi); Neenah, WI (9 mi); Fox Crossing, WI (9 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Nearest smaller communities: Sherwood, WI (1 mi); Combined Locks, WI (5 mi); Kimberly, WI (6 mi), each a US Census place.
What a personal loan costs in Harrison
Personal loans are installment credit — one lump sum, repaid in equal monthly installments across a fixed term you agree to up front.
Judge an offer by its APR, which blends the interest rate with fees, and use the personal loan calculator to see the total cost.
Because interest accrues for longer, a longer term means a lower installment and a higher total cost — decide which matters more to you.
Set the loan amount from the expense itself rather than the maximum you are approved for, and keep the payment within your existing budget.
Wisconsin lending rules that apply in Harrison
The table lists the Wisconsin rules that apply to a loan made in Harrison, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payday lending status | Legal and licensed by the DFI Division of Banking; statewide database tracking (Wis. Stat. § 138.14) Source says: "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued by the division under sub. (5) | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Licensed lender license required from the Division of Banking (Wis. Stat. § 138.09) Source says: Before any person may do business under this section, that person shall first obtain a license from the division. | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Banking Source says: "Department" means the department of financial institutions | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 12% per year maximum ($12 per $100) on the declining principal balance, except as authorized by other statutes (Wis. Stat. § 138.05(1)(a)) Source says: At the rate of $12 upon $100 for one year computed upon the declining principal balance of the loan or forbearance | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Harrison
The order below is a sensible way to approach a loan in Harrison:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Wisconsin using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.