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Harper, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Harper County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,191
Population
735/sq mi density
$58,839
Median Income
$29,174 per capita
$80,300
Home Value
$100,506 Zillow
$809
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
666
Violent Crime/100K
2,577 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,839 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,300 home value, $809/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
666 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Harper enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harper County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in |
Harper has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.8").