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Harpster, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Wyandot County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
273 Population 139/sq mi density
$38,125 Median Income $24,777 per capita
$134,900 Home Value $186,138 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
213 Violent Crime/100K 2,004 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$134,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Harpster, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,125
49% below
$24,777 per capita
Home Value
$134,900
52% below
Zillow: $186,138
Violent Crime
213/100K
44% below
2,004/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Harpster Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Harpster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
48%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harpster a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harpster residents earn a median household income of $38,125 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,777. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 589 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harpster is $134,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,138. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Harpster reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,004/100K.

Education

9.4% of adults in Harpster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harpster has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population273
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$38,125
Per Capita$24,777
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,900
Rent
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$186,138
Housing Units150
Rent Burden17.2%

Crime

F
Violent213/100K
Property2,004/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation906 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband62.8%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Harpster was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.