Harper County

KS · Pop. 17,422 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Harper County is a rural county in KS with a population of approximately 17,422.

$/Acre: $823

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 10.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.88%

Cost of Living Index90.7

Median Household Income$91,588

Poverty Rate11.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$823

Median Home Price$122K

Acres for Sale4609

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall36.3 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,156 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado8/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)236 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K805

Property Crime /100K745

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyStrong