At a Glance
Median Income
$43,167
$30,053 per capita
Home Value
$54,900
Zillow: $99,889
Median Rent
$655/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17.5% smoking rate
How La Harpe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Harpe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Harpe a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Harpe residents earn a median household income of $43,167 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,053. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Harpe is $54,900 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,889. Median rent is $655/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
24.2% of adults in La Harpe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Harpe has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population424
Median Age56.7 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans23.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,167
Per Capita$30,053
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$703M
Avg Weekly Wage$882
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,900
Rent$655
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$99,889
Housing Units316
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,475/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation1,030 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
La Harpe was founded in 1881.
The median home in La Harpe was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
41.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.