At a Glance
Median Income
$38,125
$24,777 per capita
Home Value
$134,900
Zillow: $202,181
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
18.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harpster 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
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 $202,181. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born1.1%
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$202,181
Housing Units150
Rent Burden17.2%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,016/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
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.
33.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.