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Harper, KS
City in Harper County, Kansas.
Population
1,136
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
700
ZIP codes
0
Harper and its ZIP codes
Harper at a glance
- Harper is about 19 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,250, 27% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,600 (64% below Kansas) and median rent is $805 a month.
Local data for Harper, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harper, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,250
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$78,600
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (199), Guatemalan Americans (81), Irish Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harper County. PPP loans are for Harper.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,618
2,464 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,662
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.6M
FY 2026, $8,499 per person
How people get to work
Harper, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled16.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle6.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harper, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
710
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
13
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 22°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harper, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Harper
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DanvilleCity | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| AnthonyCity | 8.8 mi | 3.2 |
| AtticaCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| SpiveyCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ArgoniaCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| NorwichCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Bluff CityCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.4 |
| ZendaCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| MilanCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Manchester, OKTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| WaldronCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| SharonCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Conway SpringsCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| MurdockCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| NashvilleCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harper, KS in?
- Harper is in Harper County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Harper, KS?
- About 1,136 people live in Harper, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harper?
- Nearby places include Danville (7.4 mi), Anthony (8.8 mi), Attica (11 mi), Spivey (14 mi), Argonia (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023