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La Harpe, IL
City in Hancock County, Illinois.
Population
1,273
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
933
ZIP codes
0
La Harpe and its ZIP codes
La Harpe at a glance
- La Harpe is about 4.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,205 a year, 41% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,400 (67% below Illinois) and median rent is $491 a month.
Local data for La Harpe, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Harpe, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,205
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$86,400
Median rent
$491/mo
Homeownership
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (260), Irish Americans (80), Swedish Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for La Harpe.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,353
4,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,715
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $7,713 per person
How people get to work
La Harpe, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Harpe, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 15°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Harpe, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near La Harpe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlandinsvilleVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.9 |
| LomaxVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Dallas CityCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| RaritanVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| CarmanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| SciotaVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| StronghurstVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| FerrisVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| PontoosucVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| TennesseeVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| CarthageCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| ColchesterCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| MediaVillage | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Oak Hills, IACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Good HopeVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Wever, IACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Harpe, IL in?
- La Harpe is in Hancock County, Illinois.
- What is the population of La Harpe, IL?
- About 1,273 people live in La Harpe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Harpe?
- Nearby places include Blandinsville (5.6 mi), Lomax (8.7 mi), Dallas City (11 mi), Raritan (11 mi), Carman (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023