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Allen County

Population in 2011: 577. Population change since 2000: -18.3%
 

Males: 300  (52.1%)
Females: 277  (47.9%)

Median resident age:  42.2 years
Kansas median age:  42.9 years

Zip codes: 66751.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $26,864 (it was $24,219 in 2000)
La Harpe:

$26,864
Kansas:

$47,817
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $13,686

La Harpe city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $30,184 (it was $28,900 in 2000)
La Harpe:

$30,184
Kansas:

$125,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $34,691; Detached houses: $36,483; Mobile homes: $28,418

Median gross rent in 2009: $523.

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  • White alone - 540 (93.4%)
  • Two or more races - 9 (1.6%)
  • Hispanic - 9 (1.6%)
  • Black alone - 8 (1.4%)
  • American Indian alone - 5 (0.9%)
  • Asian alone - 5 (0.9%)
  • Other race alone - 2 (0.3%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in La Harpe: 78.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (17.4%), United States (17.3%), Irish (13.9%), English (11.0%), Dutch (2.8%), Greek (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1897

Elevation: 1040 feet

Land area: 0.86 square miles.

Population density: 670 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in La Harpe:

  • High school or higher: 73.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in La Harpe city:

  • Never married: 21.2%
  • Now married: 57.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

5 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.7%
Kansas:  5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $197 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $279 (0.9%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Olathe, KS (72.0 miles , pop. 92,962).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (89.8 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (363.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Gas, KS (1.6 miles ), Iola, KS (2.3 miles ), Bassett, KS (2.4 miles) , Moran, KS (2.7 miles ), Mildred, KS (3.2 miles) , Humboldt, KS (3.2 miles ), Colony, KS (3.4 miles ), Elsmore, KS (3.4 miles) .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $71,100
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $81,700
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $100,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 37.92 N, Longitude: 95.30 W

Area code: 620

La Harpe household income distribution La Harpe home values distribution

Crime in La Harpe (2008):

  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 3 assaults (468.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 burglaries (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 larceny count (156.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 102.8 (higher means more crime, US average = 297.2)

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.56
Kansas average:

2.67

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.9%
Kansas:

6.2%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +64 (+10.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (31%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Information (7%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (6%)
  • Manufacturing (33%)
  • Health care and social assistance (30%)
  • Accommodation and food services (14%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Wholesale trade (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Customer service representatives (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

La Harpe-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 158% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.1 miles away from the La Harpe city center killed 3 people and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 2/28/2007, a category F4 tornado 18.4 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

La Harpe-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Kansas state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 81.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.1 miles away from La Harpe center
On 7/24/2001 at 14:02:35, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allen County (8) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
La Harpe topographic map

Birthplace of: Ad Brennan - Baseball player.


Hospitals/medical centers near La Harpe:

  • ALLEN COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • NEOSHO MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; CHANUTE, KS)
  • ANDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 26 miles away; GARNETT, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in La Harpe, KS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to La Harpe:

  • Pittsburg State University (about 49 miles; Pittsburg, KS; Full-time enrollment: 6,143)
  • Emporia State University (about 59 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,068)
  • University of Kansas (about 73 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 24,411)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 73 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,115)
  • Johnson County Community College (about 77 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 7,433)
  • Washburn University (about 81 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 4,484)
  • Metropolitan Community College-Longview (about 83 miles; Lees Summit, MO; FT enrollment: 2,917)

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Notable locations in La Harpe: La Harpe Police Department (A), La Harpe Rural Fire Department (B), La Harpe Fire Department (C), La Harpe City Hall (D), La Harpe Senior Citizens Center (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in La Harpe: La Harpe Christian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Allen County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  PM10

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 16.9. This is significantly better than average.
City:

16.9
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 18.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

18.2
U.S.:

22.1

Drinking water stations with addresses in La Harpe and their reported violations in the past:

LA HARPE, CITY OF (Population served: 673, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and SEP-11-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-11-2000)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and NOV-30-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-1999)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and APR-17-1995, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-17-1995)
  • 4 minor monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 23.1%
(19.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 76.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 43.3% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Kansas:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  68.8%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.2%
Whole state:  4.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in La Harpe, KS


La Harpe compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


La Harpe travel time to work - commute


La Harpe mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (92%)
  • Wood (3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Electricity (3%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Allen County Kansas:




2008 Presidential Election results in Allen County Kansas:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for La Harpe (based on Allen County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 62.41%
Here62.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAAssemblies of GodChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents19.6%16.0%13.0%8.9%8.5%
Congregations25.0%5.0%5.0%10.0%10.0%
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionLutheran ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Presbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents8.2%7.9%5.2%3.8%9.0%
Congregations5.0%5.0%2.5%7.5%25.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Allen County:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Allen County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Here:

8.93 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.3%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Allen County:

31.3%
State:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Allen County:

14.5%
State:

13.4%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$2,043$24,5161$221
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$944
Police Protection - Officers 2$4,270$25,6200$0
Firefighters 0$0 2$242
Sewerage 1$5,274$63,2880$0
Water Supply 1$1,851$22,2120$0
Electric Power 3$7,895$31,5800$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$989
Totals for Government 8$21,333$32,0007$2,396

La Harpe government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $104,000 ($180.24)
    All Other: $1,000 ($1.73)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $273,000 ($473.14)
    Water Utilities: $76,000 ($131.72)
    Police Protection: $49,000 ($84.92)
    Sewerage: $38,000 ($65.86)
    Financial Administration: $35,000 ($60.66)
    General - Other: $29,000 ($50.26)
    Fire Protection: $7,000 ($12.13)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($5.20)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000 ($1.73)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $29,000 ($50.26)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $17,000 ($29.46)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $832,000 ($1441.94)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $110,000 ($190.64)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $679,000 ($1176.78)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $43,000 ($74.52)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $25,000 ($43.33)
    Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($10.40)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $218,000 ($377.82)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $280,000 ($485.27)
    Water Utilities: $89,000 ($154.25)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $6,000 ($10.40)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $22,000 ($38.13)
    General Support: $7,000 ($12.13)
  • Tax - Property: $44,000 ($76.26)
    Public Utilities: $10,000 ($17.33)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $281,000 ($487.00)

5.76% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,525 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.76%
Kansas average:

7.39%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Neosho County, KS  0.67% ($20,485 average AGI)
from Anderson County, KS  0.34% ($20,529)
from Woodson County, KS  0.28% ($14,357)


6.69% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,180 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.69%
Kansas average:

7.67%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Neosho County, KS  0.80% ($24,500 average AGI)
to Crawford County, KS  0.42% ($26,286)
to Johnson County, KS  0.38% ($31,895)

Strongest AM radio stations in La Harpe:

  • KALN (1370 AM; 1 kW; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKOY (1460 AM; 1 kW; CHANUTE, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in La Harpe:

  • KIKS-FM (101.5 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBJQ (88.3 FM; BRONSON, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • K217CI (91.3 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KINZ (95.3 FM; HUMBOLDT, KS; Owner: SUTCLIFFE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

La Harpe fatal accident list:

Sep 15, 1988 00:40 AM, 54, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1



FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • LA HARPE, 1.25 Mi N Of (Lat: 37.939472 Lon: -95.296917), Overall height: 126.8 m, Call Sign: WMJ967
    Assigned Frequencies: 2165.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/30/2008, Certifier: Glenn S Rabin
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, One Allied Drive, B1f02-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:
  • LA HARPE, 1.25 Mi N (Lat: 37.939472 Lon: -95.296917), Overall height: 126.8 m, Call Sign: WLR316
    Assigned Frequencies: 2174.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/14/2009, Certifier: Glenn S Rabin
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N4MYE
    Grant Date: 09/24/1996, Expiration Date: 09/24/2006, Cancellation Date: 09/25/2008
    Registrant: Tim W Bradshaw, Nebraska Rd, La Harpe, KS 66751
  • Call Sign: W6EOY, Licensee ID: L00539769
    Grant Date: 06/09/2003, Expiration Date: 08/31/2013
    Registrant: Eugene V Burrows, 211 Main St, La Harpe, KS 66751

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: FUNK B85C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1619N , Serial Number: 401, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 03/15/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Eugene V Burrows, 211 S Main St, La Harpe, KS 66751
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7876W , Serial Number: 28-1900, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 10/02/1964
    Registrant (Individual): Mike D Diebolt, 2663 Nebraska Rd, La Harpe, KS 66751, Other Owners: Mike D Diebolt


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1


Most common first names in La Harpe, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1086.7 years
George976.7 years
Charles774.6 years
Minnie682.8 years
Frank678.3 years
John571.2 years
Robert575.6 years
Clarence477.3 years
Vernon470.5 years
James482.2 years
Most common last names in La Harpe, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Morrison582.4 years
Johnson476.7 years
Page471.5 years
Mcendree379.3 years
Hutton373.3 years
Ansell383.7 years
Cooper368.4 years
Hagerman369.6 years
Jackson374.7 years
Mauk378.7 years

La Harpe on our top lists:

  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Plastics and rubber products"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Transportation equipment"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Recyclable material merchant wholesalers"

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