Harper County, Oklahoma
Among the top 24% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
- top 7% for sunny days
- top 11% for commute time
- bottom 11% for comfortable days
Harper County is a county in Oklahoma with about 3,272 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and B for getting around. Standout strengths include sunny days, commute time, and unemployment. It rates lower on sales tax and comfortable days.
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Dry · Light snow
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Precipitation 3.1 in0.9 in
humid 85%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 30% of US counties
Home Value$97k10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$791better than 56% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 80% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.63%better than 72% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.78%better than 66% of US counties
Unemployment2.6%better than 87% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation23.3 in17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall14.8 inbetter than 47% of US counties
Sunny Days286 daysbetter than 93% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 62% of US counties
Comfortable Days49 daysbetter than 11% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk45.7better than 53% of US counties
School Quality48.2better than 35% of US counties
Violent Crime245/100kbetter than 86% of US counties
Property Crime342/100kbetter than 82% of US counties
Community
Population3,2726th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.733rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3560th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9728th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+8199th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)71.4%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)24.2%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 89% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 51% of US counties
Airport Distance150 mibetter than 25% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.6%better than 30% of US counties
Amenities Nearby9.17better than 84% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 83% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Harper County an affordable place to live?
- Harper County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 30% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Harper County?
- The median home value in Harper County is $97k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Harper County?
- Median household income in Harper County is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Harper County?
- Median gross rent in Harper County is $791 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Harper County safe?
- Harper County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 245/100k (better than 86%). Property crime is 342/100k.
- What is the weather like in Harper County?
- Harper County averages 81°F in July and 35°F in January, with 23.3 in of annual precipitation and about 286 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Harper County?
- Public-school quality in Harper County is below average, scoring better than 35% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Harper County?
- The average one-way commute in Harper County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)