Harper, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Malheur County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
159 Population 23/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $28,200 per capita
$173,400 Home Value $329,399 Zillow
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, /mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Harper, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$28,200 per capita
Home Value
$173,400
38% below
Zillow: $329,399
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
67%
Home Value
62%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harper a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,200. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,135 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harper is $173,400 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,399. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

5.9% of adults in Harper hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 10.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population159
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$28,200
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,553M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,400
Rent
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$329,399
Housing Units74
Rent Burden25.8%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,886/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain10.0 in/yr
Elevation2,564 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute40 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Harper was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.