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La Harpe, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Allen County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
424
Population
530/sq mi density
$43,167
Median Income
$30,053 per capita
$54,900
Home Value
$88,476 Zillow
$655
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,167 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,900 home value, $655/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
La Harpe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Allen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in |
La Harpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.3").