Harper County , Kansas
Population: 5,446 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $55,417 Home $77,300 Rent $693/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,446 residents, Harper County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kansas and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Harper County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$55,417
Median Income
household
$77,300
Home Value
median
$693/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $55,417 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,555 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
| Median Home Value | $77,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $693/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,446 |
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.1%
Obesity
11.4%
Diabetes
19.9%
Smoking
33.5%
High Blood Pressure
30.8%
No Physical Activity
23.2%
Depression
35.1%
Insufficient Sleep
77.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 31.3 · 31th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
62.72
🌀 Hurricane
22.40
🔥 Wildfire
79.48
❄️ Winter Storm
18.40
🌍 Earthquake
27.32
☀️ Drought
88.01
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