Harper township, Arkansas
Harper township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harper township is a geographic entity located in Cleveland County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 244. The land area covers 24.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 244 | ±103 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 49.9 yrs | ±27.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 146 | ±55 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 167 | ±56 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 146 | ±55 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 21 | ±34 |
| Median Home Value | $139,800 | ±$73,823 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,167 | ±$48,718 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,952 | ±$10,979 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.8% | ±19.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 58 | ±53 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.5% | ±20.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 70 | ±54 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.3% | ±13.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
GUS Population: 7,367 (2024)
ID: 122824
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLEVELAND COUNTY
PO BOX 368, RISON AR 71665
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-12 | MONTICELLO, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MONTICELLO, AR | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | MONTICELLO, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | RISON, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | RISON, AR | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | WARREN, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | STAR CITY, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | STAR CITY, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | STAR CITY, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | WARREN, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Arkansas at Monticello
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College | 20.8 mi away | Highway 425 South, Monticello, AR, 71656 |
8704601026
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ROY AND CHRISTINE STURGIS LIBRARY OF CLEVELAND COUNTY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 203 WEST MAGNOLIA, RISON, AR, 71665 |
(870) 325-7270
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STAR CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 200 E. WILEY, STAR CITY, AR, 71667 |
(870) 628-4711
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WARREN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 115 W. CYPRESS, WARREN, AR, 71671 |
(870) 226-2536
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MONTICELLO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 114 W. JEFFERSON AVE, MONTICELLO, AR, 71655 |
(870) 367-8583
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SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 114 W. JEFFERSON, MONTICELLO, AR, 71655 |
(870) 367-8584
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DALLAS COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 501 E. 4TH ST, FORDYCE, AR, 71742 |
(870) 352-3592
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DAVE BURDICK WATSON CHAPEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.8 mi away | 4120 SOUTH CAMDEN ROAD, PINE BLUFF, AR, 71603 |
(870) 879-3406
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WARREN 2 WSW, AR US, located 16.0 miles from Harper township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.4° | 32.3° | 42.4° | 4.71" | 1.0" |
| February | 56.7° | 35.2° | 46.0° | 4.83" | 0.3" |
| March | 65.3° | 42.5° | 53.9° | 6.16" | 0.2" |
| April | 73.4° | 50.8° | 62.1° | 6.69" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.5° | 60.2° | 70.4° | 5.50" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.7° | 67.9° | 77.8° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.0° | 71.4° | 81.2° | 3.32" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.8° | 69.8° | 80.3° | 4.87" | 0.0" |
| September | 85.5° | 63.3° | 74.4° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| October | 75.5° | 51.3° | 63.4° | 4.60" | 0.0" |
| November | 63.4° | 41.3° | 52.3° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| December | 55.0° | 35.1° | 45.1° | 6.46" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Woodlawn CDP | CDP | 9.5 mi | — |
| New Edinburg CDP | CDP | 13.0 mi | — |
| Rison city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
| Star City city | City | 13.5 mi | — |
| Warren city | City | 15.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0502593341. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.