City profile · Illinois · Census ACS 2023

La Harpe, IL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for La Harpe - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,085
Residents
$49,028
Median income
$84,200
Median home
$916
Median rent (state)

La Harpe - the verdict

Nationally, La Harpe sits in the 18th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

18th
percentile, household income
4th
percentile, home value
5th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: La Harpe, IL

Illinois's La Harpe is a small town, with 1,085 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. La Harpe households earn a median of $49,028 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 11.6%. La Harpe's housing stock carries a median value of $84,200, and the median resident age is 50.1 years. About 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 57.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA puts La Harpe's yearly average temperature at 50.8°F with 39.1 inches of precipitation per year.

Illinois tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 100.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $916 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Illinois run around $240, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 17.5 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

1,085 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Illinois

Median Household Income

$49,028 /yr

Poverty 11.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Illinois average

How does La Harpe compare to other US cities?

Here's how La Harpe stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 18% higher than other cities
Home value 4% pricier than other cities
Median rent 5% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares La Harpe against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Illinois only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Illinois-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places La Harpe near the bottom of Illinois's cities

Among the 1,336 Illinois cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, La Harpe ranks #935 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares La Harpe only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,115 of 1,311
15th percentile in Illinois
Median Gross Rent
#935 of 1,336
0th percentile in Illinois
Median Home Value
#1,020 of 1,315
22nd percentile in Illinois
Poverty Rate
#380 of 1,335
71st percentile in Illinois
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#518 of 1,336
61st percentile in Illinois

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Illinois only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

18thIncome percentile

18th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How La Harpe's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$84,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 96% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. La Harpe $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - La Harpe, IL La Harpe, IL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not La Harpe, IL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution La Harpe, IL median $49,028/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
La Harpe, IL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for La Harpe, IL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 57.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,085
Median Income
$49,028
Median Home Value
$84,200
Median Age
50.1
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Labor force participation
57.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%

Climate

Avg Temperature
50.8°F
Annual Precipitation
39.1"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,100 residents1,120 residents1,140 residents1,160 residents1,180 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,171 residents 1,124 residents ▼ -4.0%
La Harpe's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
84.3%
Carpool
2.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
8.0%
Work from Home
4.3%

Based on 510 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Illinois - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$240
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Illinois state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Illinois state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county La Harpe sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$916/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
17.5 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Illinois

Franklin Grove
1,086 people
McCullom Lake
1,087 people
Lake Catherine
1,091 people
Grandview
1,077 people
Astoria
1,094 people
Royalton
1,076 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to La Harpe's 1,085 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Sacred Heart University, CT
1,085 people
Eddyville, IA
1,085 people
Perry, KS
1,085 people
Lake Waukomis, MO
1,085 people
Friend, NE
1,085 people
Bellerose, NY
1,085 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to La Harpe's $49,028 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Decatur, NE
$49,028 median income
Rossmoyne, OH
$49,028 median income
Weber City, VA
$49,028 median income
Central City, KY
$49,025 median income
Caldwell, OH
$49,032 median income
St. Johnsbury, VT
$49,033 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - La Harpe, IL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition La Harpe, IL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 95.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.5% White 95.9% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 4.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How La Harpe compares to nearby Illinois cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
La Harpe (this city) 1,085 $49,028
Franklin Grove 1,086 $60,833
McCullom Lake 1,087 $71,000
Lake Catherine 1,091 $94,821
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IL NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about La Harpe, IL?

What is the population of La Harpe, IL? +

1,085 people live in La Harpe, IL according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in La Harpe, IL? +

La Harpe households earn a median of $49,028 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in La Harpe? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for La Harpe; the closest available measure is the Illinois state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Illinois vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in La Harpe, IL? +

Homes in La Harpe carry a median value of $84,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in La Harpe? +

La Harpe has an average annual temperature of 50.8°F, 39.1 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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