At a Glance
Median Income
$58,839
$29,174 per capita
Home Value
$80,300
Zillow: $107,007
Median Rent
$809/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
17.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harper a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harper residents earn a median household income of $58,839 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,174. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harper is $80,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,007. Median rent is $809/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
10.8% of adults in Harper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harper has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,191
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density735/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,839
Per Capita$29,174
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$421M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,300
Rent$809
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$107,007
Housing Units701
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,227/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,418 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute17 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Harper was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.