Harpers Ferry, Iowa
City · Population 273 · #581 in Iowa
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About Harpers Ferry
Set in the northeastern part of Iowa, Harpers Ferry is a tiny community with an estimated population of 273.
Officially, Harpers Ferry is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.64 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 427 residents per square mile.
📰 Harpers Ferry News Today
- “Become a Dementia Friend” sessions scheduled in Harpers Ferry and Waukon Waukon Standard Newspaper · Aug 12
- Robert "Bob" Livingston Obituary Jul 14, 2026 martinfunerals.com · Jul 14
- Ward Williams Obituary (1965 - 2026) - Harpers Ferry, IA - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier Legacy obituary · Feb 5
- Iowa driver airlifted after striking tree Sunday night KCRG · Feb 9
- Obituary information for Elizabeth A. 'Beth' McCormick Garrity Funeral Home · Dec 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Harpers Ferry Unique
- Positioned in northeastern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Harpers Ferry
- Bluffview Park reviews ★
- Harpers Ferry City Park reviews ★
- Mississippi River Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Mud Hen Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Noble's Island Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Waukon Junction Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Yellow River State Forest - Luster Heights Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Yellow River State Forest - Mud Hen Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Yellow River State Forest - Paint Rock Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Yellow River State Forest - Waukon Junction Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)273
Rank in state#581 of 940
Land area0.64 sq mi
Density427/sq mi
Coordinates43.2009, -91.1521