Iowa
Harpers Ferry is a small town in Iowa with a population of 210. Residents earn $37,813 per year, which is 50% below the national average.
Based on current data, Harpers Ferry 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. Harpers Ferry offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Harpers Ferry is $37,813, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Harpers Ferry is $165,100, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Harpers Ferry experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 35.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,813 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,426 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,956 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 472 |
| County GDP | $780M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.84% |
| Commute Time | 36.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
| Census Median | $165,100 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $280,371 |
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.84% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,990/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 651 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2008°N, 91.1522°W |
| County FIPS | 19005 |
Winner: Republican by 34.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.4% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 63 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 36.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |