Kansas
Harper is a small town in Kansas with a population of 1,191. Residents earn $58,839 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Harper receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Harper offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Harper is $58,839, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Harper is $80,300, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $809 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Harper enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 11.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 91.9% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.1% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,839 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,174 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $908 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,764 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 224 |
| County GDP | $421M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,500 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.36% |
| Commute Time | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $80,300 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $100,506 |
| Census Median Rent | $809 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $643 |
| 1 Bedroom | $740 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $877 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,093 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,276 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,500 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.36% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,227/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,418 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 735/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2851°N, 98.0276°W |
| County FIPS | 20077 |
Winner: Republican by 64 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.8% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 735/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |