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Harper, IA
City in Keokuk County, Iowa.
Population
155
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,753
ZIP codes
0
Harper and its ZIP codes
Harper at a glance
- Harper is about 30 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Keokuk County. PPP loans are for Harper.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,571
2,280 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,399
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.08M
FY 2026, $6,287 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Harper, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
421
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harper, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Harper
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KeotaCity | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| South EnglishCity | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| KinrossCity | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| WebsterCity | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| SigourneyCity | 8.3 mi | 2.2 |
| North EnglishCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| OllieCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| KeswickCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| West ChesterCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| HayesvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| RichlandCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| WellmanCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| DeltaCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| ParnellCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| MillersburgCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| ThornburgCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harper, IA in?
- Harper is in Keokuk County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Harper, IA?
- About 155 people live in Harper, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harper?
- Nearby places include Keota (5 mi), South English (6.4 mi), Kinross (7.4 mi), Webster (8.1 mi), Sigourney (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023