Harpster, Ohio
Village · Population 156 · #856 in Ohio
About Harpster
Harpster is a tiny community in central Ohio with an estimated population of 156.
Officially, Harpster is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.97 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 79 residents per square mile.
📰 Harpster News Today
- Raymond E. Smith Obituary Feb 1, 2026 - Lucas-Batton Funeral Home Lucas-Batton Funeral Home · Feb 1
- Ralph C. Bess Obituary (2026) - Harpster, OH - Lucas-Batton Funeral Home - Upper Sandusky Legacy obituary · Jul 21
- Charlotte J. Stoneburner Obituary Nov 17, 2009 - Lucas-Batton Funeral Home Lucas-Batton Funeral Home · Apr 16
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Harpster, Ohio 43323 The Weather Channel · Dec 12
- Joan M. Denman Obituary Nov 8, 2009 - Lucas-Batton Funeral Home Lucas-Batton Funeral Home · Apr 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Harpster Unique
- The only place in America named Harpster — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 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 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Harpster
- Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)156
Rank in state#856 of 923
Land area1.97 sq mi
Density79/sq mi
Coordinates40.7384, -83.2502