About Harper
Set in the southern part of Kansas, Harper is a small town, home to 1,293 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Harper is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 798 residents per square mile.
📰 Harper News Today
- RISERS: Kansas Jayhawks Fall Camp Surprises Through 2 Weeks – DeAndre Harper, Nahzae Cox & More! KVUE · Aug 16
- Sidney Burkholder Obituary Aug 13, 2026 Prairie Rose Funeral Homes · Aug 13
- RISERS: Kansas Jayhawks Fall Camp Surprises Through 2 Weeks – DeAndre Harper, Nahzae Cox & More! WZZM13.com · Aug 16
- Harper County man arrested after suspected battery incidents KWCH · Jul 24
- How many people live in Harper County, KS? USAFacts · Apr 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Harper Unique
- Positioned in southern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Harper
- Red Rooster Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Harper
- American Legion Post 104 Harper Veterans Park reviews ★
- Fallis Park reviews ★
- Harper City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Harper
- Harper Elem
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,293
Rank in state#162 of 626
Land area1.62 sq mi
Density798/sq mi
Coordinates37.2851, -98.0276