Kansas
La Harpe is a small town in Kansas with a population of 424. Residents earn $43,167 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, La Harpe receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. La Harpe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in La Harpe is $43,167, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in La Harpe is $54,900, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
La Harpe enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 7.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,167 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,053 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $882 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,616 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 400 |
| County GDP | $703M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,117 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.68% |
| Commute Time | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $54,900 |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $88,476 |
| Census Median Rent | $655 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,117 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.68% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,475/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.0 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 530/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9164°N, 95.3031°W |
| County FIPS | 20001 |
Winner: Republican by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.2% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 530/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |