Harper township, Kansas
Harper township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harper township is a geographic entity located in McPherson County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 135. The land area covers 35.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 135 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 65.3 yrs | ±23.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 46 | ±25 | 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 | 46 | ±25 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 46 | ±25 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $237,500 | ±$82,649 |
| 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 | $101,364 | ±$54,903 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,546 | ±$8,487 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±12.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±11 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±20.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 53 | ±35 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.6% | ±34.3% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF HARPER
GUS Population: 135 (2024)
ID: 165311
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
2021 9TH AVE, MCPHERSON KS 67460-8036
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GUS Population: 30,334 (2024)
ID: 164645
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1915 S MAXWELL ST, MCPHERSON KS 67460-7088
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Harper | PK-06 | Harper, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Galva, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | McPherson, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | McPherson, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Little River, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Little River, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | McPherson, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | McPherson, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | McPherson, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lindsborg, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bethany College
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College | 8.4 mi away | 335 E Swensson St, Lindsborg, KS, 67456-1897 |
7852273380
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MARQUETTE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 121 NORTH WASHINGTON, MARQUETTE, KS, 67464 |
(785) 546-2561
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Central Christian College of Kansas
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College | 10.1 mi away | 1200 S Main, McPherson, KS, 67460-5740 |
6202410723331
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LINDSBORG COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 111 S. MAIN, LINDSBORG, KS, 67456 |
(785) 227-2710
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McPherson College
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College | 10.2 mi away | 1600 E. Euclid, McPherson, KS, 67460-1402 |
6202420400
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MCPHERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 214 W. MARLIN, MCPHERSON, KS, 67460 |
(620) 245-2570
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Salina Area Technical College
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College | 22.5 mi away | 2562 Centennial Road, Salina, KS, 67401 |
7853093100
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LITTLE RIVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 125 MAIN STREET, LITTLE RIVER, KS, 67457 |
(620) 897-6610
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Kansas Wesleyan University
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College | 24.4 mi away | 100 E. Claflin Ave., Salina, KS, 67401-6146 |
7858275541
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INMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 100 N. MAIN, INMAN, KS, 67546 |
(620) 585-2474
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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 MCPHERSON, KS US, located 11.1 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 | 42.4° | 19.0° | 30.7° | 0.90" | 4.1" |
| February | 47.2° | 22.0° | 34.6° | 1.22" | 3.3" |
| March | 57.6° | 31.3° | 44.4° | 2.35" | 2.6" |
| April | 67.1° | 40.6° | 53.9° | 2.98" | 0.6" |
| May | 77.0° | 52.3° | 64.7° | 5.42" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.9° | 63.4° | 75.6° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.8° | 68.3° | 80.6° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.7° | 66.3° | 78.5° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.3° | 57.6° | 70.4° | 2.97" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.6° | 44.4° | 57.5° | 2.44" | 0.1" |
| November | 56.3° | 31.4° | 43.8° | 1.56" | 0.6" |
| December | 44.3° | 22.2° | 33.3° | 1.29" | 2.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Lindsborg city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| McPherson city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Windom city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
| Bridgeport CDP | CDP | 12.9 mi | — |
| Falun CDP | CDP | 13.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2011330225. • 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.