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Population

1,309

Population

Harper has a population of 1,309 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Compared to 2010, this number has decreased by 164 people (11.1%), so we can confidently say that the dynamics of the population growth are negative. If you compare the rate of population growth with the nearest cities, such as Colwich or Inman, you will find that these cities have a population growth of 58 and a decline of 74 people, respectively (4.4% and -5.4% correspondingly)

Median Household Income

$46,750

Median Household Income

The Harper median household income is $46,750 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

A household income is one of the easiest to understand statistical indicators that is used to evaluate the economy of the city. Simply put, it is calculated by summarizing incomes of all adult members of the household. In comparison with the data for year 2010, this figure has increased by $2397 (5.4%). Compared with the neighboring cities, the median household income in Harper is lower than in Waukomis($47,333), but greater than in Enid($46,365). The median household income in Kansasis $52,205 (11.7% higher than in Harper)

Median Property Value

$69,300

Median Property Value

The median property value in Harper is $69,300 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

. This means that half of the houses in the city are more expensive than this figure, and half of other houses are less. In 2010, the property value was estimated at $67,000 (making an increase of $2,300 or 3.4% in 6 years). Here is what the housing market looks like in nearby cities: median property price in Medicine Lodgeis $69,600, in Pretty Prairie— $68,800. Median property value in Kansas is $132,000

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

It shows the proportion of the population whose income is less than the poverty line in the area. The lower the number is, the more prosperous the life of society is. The current poverty rate in Harper is 5.5%. In the neighboring cities, this figure is as follows: in Garden Plain, 5.8% of the population live below the poverty line, in Ringwood— 5.2%. The poverty rate in Kansasis 9.09%. Based on such indicators as the poverty rate, we assume that life in Harper is slightly better than the average for the state.

Median Gross Rent

$598

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Harper is $598 a month (as of 2016).

In 2010, this figure was lower — $570/mo (-4.9%). Please note, gross rent may include not only the rent payments, but also utility bills and some other building costs. The median gross rent in the state of Kansasis higher at $757 per month (again, data for 2016). The following median gross rent was registered in the neighboring cities: renters in Drummondpay $600/mo, in Halstead— $594/mo.

Rent Burden

26.0%

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Harper is 26.0% (2016).

Rent burden shows what proportion of the household income is spent on rental housing. This data is useful in estimating the housing affordability in the city. Rent burden in Harper is lower than in the state of Kansas, where the rent burden is 27.9%. In neighboring cities, the situation is as follows: rent burden is 26.2% in Conway Springs, and in Maize— 25.8%.

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

30.4%

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

30.4% of housing units in Harper are occupied by renters (2016).

A housing unit means a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a room or any other structure that is used for habitation. In 2010, the share of renter-occupied housing units was lower — 27.7%. It seems that now more people live in rented houses in Harper than before. Neighboring cities have the following shares of renter-occupied housing units: Conway Springs(30.9%), Derby(30.2%).

Renter Occupied Households

170

Renter Occupied Households

There are 170 renter occupied households in Harper (2016).

This is just a rough estimation based on Census and ESRI demographic data. Since 2014, the number of such type of households has decreased by 0% (170 households in 2016 vs. 170 in 2014). Nearby cities have the following renter-occupied housing unit numbers: there are 191 households in Cheney, 162 units in Belle Plaine.

Evictions

There was 0 eviction reported in Harper in 2016.

Here are how many evictions were made in nearby cities in 2016 : 0 from housing were made in Iuka, 0 in Douglas. Reasons for evictions can be different-code violations, violations of the terms of the lease, etc. But often the main reason is the failure to pay the rent on time. That is why a large number of evictions (especially when there is a tendency to increase this number) may indicate a deterioration of the economy.

Eviction Filings

1.00

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Harper in 2016 is 1.00.

Please note that some addresses may have multiple eviction cases during the year. Compared to the neighboring cities, Harper has less eviction cases than Lahoma(1.08 filings in 2016), more eviction cases than Caldwell(0.96 filing).

Quick Facts

Harper is a city in Kansas. The population is 1,317. The city covers an area of 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km²). The city has a land area of 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km²). The water area is 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²). The city has a density of 811.46/sq mi (313.31/km²). 1,417 ft (432 m) is the elevation level. The city is served by the area code 620. UTC-6 (CST) is the time zone for Harper. Summer time is UTC-5 (CDT). Scott Blubaugh is the head of the City government. 20-30175 is the county FIPS code. Information about city services and programs is available at www.cityofharper.com. Follow Harper on Facebook: facebook.com/cityofharper. The postal code is 67058. The GNIS ID is 0470467

Top Names

The most popular names in Harper

Nancy Barker — 4 persons

Randi Ward — 3 persons

September Evans — 3 persons

Garrett Johnson — 3 persons

Byron Pope — 3 persons

Shirley Mccartney — 3 persons

Thad Duvall — 3 persons

Donna Schauvliege — 2 persons

Kent Vanderplas — 2 persons

Dameion Hartson — 2 persons

Shaneese Wedman — 2 persons

Lupe Casas — 2 persons

Troy Ord — 2 persons

Lawrence Schauvliege — 2 persons

Travis Lawrence — 2 persons

Teresa Stevens — 2 persons

Kathy Hekel — 2 persons

Graciela Carral — 2 persons

Louanne Rinke — 2 persons

Lynda Gregory — 2 persons

Brenda Foss — 2 persons

Mabel Campbell — 2 persons

Cindy Eshelman — 2 persons

Larry Duhon — 2 persons

Danny Hacker — 2 persons

Chad Hacker — 2 persons

Jake Harder — 2 persons

Margaret Catlin — 2 persons

Charles Mccann — 2 persons

Wesley Harder — 2 persons

Norma Walcher — 2 persons

Tamara Blubaugh — 2 persons

Lisa Newsum — 2 persons

Armando Diaz — 2 persons

Jordan Hostetler — 2 persons

Beverly Ricke — 2 persons

Karen Befort — 2 persons

Sandra Forpahl — 2 persons

Kayla Vondracek — 2 persons

Elaine Esparza — 2 persons

Michael Hostetler — 2 persons

Seger Sanpaka — 2 persons

Brenda Shue — 2 persons

Vianey Alarcon — 2 persons

Shawn Hicks — 2 persons

Greg Esping — 2 persons

Pam Gerber — 2 persons

Vietta Easley — 2 persons

Jeremy Green — 2 persons

Warren Thomas — 2 persons

Daniel Zimmerman — 2 persons

Kim Bauer — 2 persons

Rick Eshelman — 2 persons

Brandon Zibell — 2 persons

Bobby Hightree — 2 persons

Casey Carr — 2 persons

Gary Ummel — 2 persons

Amy Menhusen — 2 persons

James Kelly — 2 persons

Nathanael Shue — 2 persons

Chad Tompkinson — 2 persons

Norma Lawrence — 2 persons

Gary Mcginnis — 2 persons

Kenneth Kiser — 2 persons

Joanne Kemberling — 2 persons

Lucy Mccarthy — 2 persons

Josephine Park — 2 persons

Scott Latta — 2 persons

Melissa Moss — 2 persons

Alyssa Hamilton — 2 persons

Kassandra Kerschen — 2 persons

Janice Graves — 2 persons

Michael Parks — 2 persons

Marie Esping — 2 persons

James Stewart — 2 persons

Robert Vondracek — 2 persons

David Noland — 2 persons

Edna Smith — 2 persons

Joshua Teel — 2 persons

Barbara Yoder — 2 persons

Nathan Linder — 2 persons

Nancy Howie — 2 persons

Kimberly Hamilton — 2 persons

Taylor Albright — 2 persons

Anna Gerber — 2 persons

Stacey Mcginnis — 2 persons

Mollie Layne — 2 persons

Carlos Caro — 2 persons

Paul Shue — 2 persons

Patricia Bergman — 2 persons

Jesse Budd — 2 persons

Naomi Easter — 2 persons

Ronald Holt — 2 persons

Elnor Arning — 2 persons

Jose Hernandez — 2 persons

Richard Oller — 2 persons

Nicole Anderson — 2 persons

Wayne Easter — 2 persons

Coleman Teel — 2 persons

Mary Vornauf — 2 persons

Harper Rent Values

We've collected Fair Rent Values from the HUD for all the ZIP codes within the city. The table below shows the average fair rent values. This data can be useful when you're moving to a new place

Year	0 Bedrooms	1 Bedroom	2 Bedrooms	3 Bedrooms	4 Bedrooms
2,021	$470	$600	$720	$1,030	$1,100
2,020	$470	$560	$710	$1,030	$1,130
2,019	$430	$520	$670	$950	$1,090
2,018	$440	$520	$700	$930	$1,120
2,017	$430	$510	$680	$920	$1,080
2,016	$420	$500	$660	$900	$1,020

Harper, KS People Search

Population

Harper has a population of 1,309 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Race and Ethnicity

Median Household Income

The Harper median household income is $46,750 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

Median Property Value

The median property value in Harper is $69,300 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Harper is $598 a month (as of 2016).

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Harper is 26.0% (2016).

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

30.4% of housing units in Harper are occupied by renters (2016).

Renter Occupied Households

There are 170 renter occupied households in Harper (2016).

Evictions

There was 0 eviction reported in Harper in 2016.

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Harper in 2016 is 1.00.

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