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Harper, OR
Census-designated place in Malheur County, Oregon.
Population
219
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
0
Harper and its ZIP codes
Harper at a glance
- Harper is 29% less dense than Oregon as a whole.
Local data for Harper, OR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Malheur County. PPP loans are for Harper.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,735
13,510 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,974
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $5,443 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Harper, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
156
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
62
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 21°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harper, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Harper
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ValeCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| JunturaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.3 |
| BroganCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.9 |
| AdrianCity | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harper, OR in?
- Harper is in Malheur County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Harper, OR?
- About 219 people live in Harper, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harper?
- Nearby places include Vale (21 mi), Juntura (24 mi), Brogan (28 mi), Adrian (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023