About Harper
Harper, IA is a tiny community located in southeastern Iowa, home to 117 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Harper is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,300 residents per square mile.
📰 Harper News Today
- Bryce Harper leans into Field of Dreams game with corn-themed gear The Des Moines Register · Aug 13
- Meet Kid Captain Harper Atkinson The University of Iowa · Nov 3
- Vicki Harper Obituary Laufersweiler Funeral Home & Cremation Services · May 20
- James Howard Harper Obituary Mar 26, 2026 johnsonfuneralhome.net · Mar 26
- Sharon Kay Harper Obituary Feb 17, 2026 Jurrens Funeral Homes · Feb 17
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What Makes Harper Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.09 sq mi.
- Positioned in southeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)117
Rank in state#794 of 940
Land area0.09 sq mi
Density1,300/sq mi
Coordinates41.3637, -92.0509