Harper, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,191 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,839 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$80,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$541 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$548 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harper County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Harper County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (71%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 33
Feb 1 2 37
Mar 3 1 46
Apr 3 0 56
May 4 0 66
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 3 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 2 0 71
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 2 0 46
Dec 1 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Harper Elem
<1 miles, W · 2.3star
Chaparral Jr/Sr High
5 miles, SW · 1.9star
Anthony Elem
9 miles, S · 2.3star
Attica High
11 miles, W · 3.2star
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Colleges

Wichita Technical Institute
44 miles, E · 1.4star
Crave Beauty Academy
45 miles, E · 1star
Newman University
45 miles, E · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Patterson Health Center
9 miles, SW · 3.2star
Kingman Community Hospital
26 miles, N · 4.1star
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Airports

Stillwater Regional Airport
94 miles, S · 1star
Salina Regional Airport
106 miles, NE · 1star
Hays Regional Airport
127 miles, N · 1star
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