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La Harpe, IL


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La Harpe, Illinois

La Harpe, Illinois, in Hancock county, is 68 miles S of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 140 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 1,385 residents in the city.

The People and Families of La Harpe

In La Harpe, about 61% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in La Harpe. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Harpe had a median family income of $37,708.

Political Inclinations

La Harpe folks tended to give their money ($15) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

La Harpe Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in La Harpe that were owner-occupied was 85%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, La Harpe has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In La Harpe, 90% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

La Harpe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%La Harpe Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%La Harpe Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of La Harpe, IL

Comparing La Harpe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Housing Recently Built45
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