Harper, OR

Oregon

Harper is a small town in Oregon with a population of 159. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
159 Population 23/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $28,200 per capita
$173,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$173,400 home value
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $173,400
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
82% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Harper Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population159
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$28,200
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,553M
Commute40 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.4%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain10.0 in/yr
Elevation2,564 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute40 min
Broadband59.0%
Libraries4

Is Harper a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harper receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Harper offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harper is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harper is $173,400, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Harper experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Harper has a population of 159 with a density of 23 people per square mile. The median age is 30.6 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%).

Population

159
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
30.6yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg
7.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Harper vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Harper vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harper is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Harper vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,000
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,200
Avg Weekly Wage$937
IRS Avg AGI$52,308

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,135
County GDP$1,553M

Business (County)

Restaurants94
Healthcare105
Retail124
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,344
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.93%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.5 min
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Harper is $173,400, 38% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$173,400
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,344
4% below US avg
Effective Rate1.93%
In Harper, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.4% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Harper vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.9%
24% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure33.0%
Asthma13.3%
COPD8.5%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression29.4%
Mental Distress22.1%
Physical Distress16.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.5%
Checkup Rate68.9%
Premature Death8,886/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access47.0%
Healthcare Facilities105

Crime Rates: Harper vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Harper has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.0 inches
74% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,564 ft (782 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates43.8570°N, 117.6265°W
County FIPS41045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.4-point margin. 59.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.7%
D 26.4%

Winner: Republican by 44.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
82% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.14
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density23/sq mi
Total Area7.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access59.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities105
Restaurants94
Retail Stores124

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.5 min
Work from Home8.6%

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