Harper, Oregon facts for kids
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Harper, Oregon
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Harper School
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Post office established | 1913 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.00 sq mi (18.14 km2) |
| • Land | 7.00 sq mi (18.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,520 ft (770 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 16.14/sq mi (6.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Mountain) |
| ZIP codes |
97906
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| FIPS code | 41-32400 |
Harper is a small, unincorporated community in Malheur County, Oregon, United States. This means it's a town that doesn't have its own local government like a city does. Even so, Harper has its own post office and a special ZIP code, which is 97906. You can find Harper off U.S. Route 20, located southwest of the town of Vale.
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People Living in Harper
Population Facts
According to the 2020 census, there were 113 people living in Harper. There were also 62 homes and 41 families. Most people living in Harper were White (104 people). A few people were from other backgrounds or a mix of different backgrounds. Three people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Income
The average age of people in Harper was about 30 years old. About 12% of the population was over 65 years old.
The average income for a household in Harper was $53,125 per year. For families, the average income was $64,375. A small number of people, about 4%, lived in poverty.
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| 2020 | 113 | — | |
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Harper's Weather
Harper has a continental cold desert climate. This means it has very cold, snowy winters and hot, sunny summers. It's a type of dry climate, like a desert, but with cold temperatures.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 59 (15) |
68 (20) |
80 (27) |
89 (32) |
100 (38) |
105 (41) |
108 (42) |
106 (41) |
101 (38) |
90 (32) |
77 (25) |
63 (17) |
108 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.0 (2.8) |
44.3 (6.8) |
55.6 (13.1) |
63.9 (17.7) |
73.2 (22.9) |
82.2 (27.9) |
92.3 (33.5) |
90.8 (32.7) |
80.4 (26.9) |
65.6 (18.7) |
47.9 (8.8) |
37.1 (2.8) |
64.2 (17.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 20.1 (−6.6) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
35.4 (1.9) |
43.1 (6.2) |
50.1 (10.1) |
56.2 (13.4) |
54.0 (12.2) |
45.0 (7.2) |
35.1 (1.7) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
19.4 (−7.0) |
36.6 (2.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −14 (−26) |
−18 (−28) |
−4 (−20) |
11 (−12) |
20 (−7) |
28 (−2) |
33 (1) |
25 (−4) |
21 (−6) |
7 (−14) |
−6 (−21) |
−28 (−33) |
−28 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.18 (30) |
0.98 (25) |
1.29 (33) |
0.71 (18) |
0.75 (19) |
0.75 (19) |
0.20 (5.1) |
0.28 (7.1) |
0.31 (7.9) |
0.55 (14) |
0.75 (19) |
1.30 (33) |
9.05 (230) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.3 (11) |
1.9 (4.8) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.8 (2.0) |
7.2 (18) |
14.7 (37) |
Getting Around Harper
Bus Service
Today, Harper is a stop on the Eastern POINT bus line. This bus service connects the cities of Bend and Ontario. The bus stops in Harper once a day in each direction, making it easier for people to travel to and from the community.
Learning in Harper
Local School District
Harper is part of the Harper School District 66. This school district serves the students living in and around the Harper community.
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