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Harper, KS


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Harper, Kansas

Harper, Kansas, in Harper county, is 47 miles SW of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 1,567.

The People and Families of Harper

In Harper, about 60% of adults are married. Harper offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harper had a median family income of $40,761.

Harper Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Harper.

Commuting

In Harper, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Harper, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Harper strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Harper Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Harper Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Harper, KS

Comparing Harper to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men77
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built34
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