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Harpers Ferry, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Allamakee County County
Harpers Ferry, IA
At a Glance
How Harpers Ferry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harpers Ferry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Harpers Ferry a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Harpers Ferry residents earn a median household income of $37,813 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,426. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harpers Ferry is $165,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,371. Median rent is $700/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Harpers Ferry reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 52/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Harpers Ferry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harpers Ferry has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.