Harper, Kansas

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.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Kansas headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

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 · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ 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.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Harper

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