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Harper, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Keokuk County County
Harper, IA
At a Glance
How Harper Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Harper a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Harper residents earn a median household income of $70,417 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,866. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harper is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,985. Median rent is $850/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Harper reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 668/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Harper hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harper has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.