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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,200 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,308 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,135 |
| County GDP | $1,553M |
| Restaurants | 94 |
| Healthcare | 105 |
| Retail | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,344 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 39.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $173,400 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,344 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 29.4% |
| Mental Distress | 22.1% |
| Physical Distress | 16.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,886/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 10.0 inches |
| 74% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,564 ft (782 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8570°N, 117.6265°W |
| County FIPS | 41045 |
Winner: Republican by 44.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.9% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 59.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Restaurants | 94 |
| Retail Stores | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 39.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |