Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Harpers Ferry has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Harpers Ferry beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 297 in 1910, a peak of 361 in 1940, 262 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1913 and 4 maps from 1929 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Harpers Ferry, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Harpers Ferry.
Expected losses in Harpers Ferry break down as 69% from inland flooding and 9% from tornadoes. For Harpers Ferry, the FEMA risk score is 79 of 100. Paid flood insurance claims here since 2011: 2.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
For Harpers Ferry, the middle household income is $44,000. Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Harpers Ferry. Half the trips to work are shorter than 23 miles. The top destinations are Waukon (11%), Prairie du Chien (7%) and Decorah (5%).
| Harpers Ferry | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 31% | 8% |
| Median household income | $44,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Zillow values the typical Harpers Ferry home at about $301,000, up 8.3% in a year, 27% above the Iowa typical home.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
A winter brings about 36 inches of snow, with January nights at 10° and July afternoons at 83°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
No town among the 141 in Iowa we compare has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Harpers Ferry. Against the Iowa average, Harpers Ferry comes out ahead on 11 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 8. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Harpers Ferry. Nearly half of adults have high blood pressure here.
| Harpers Ferry | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| What stands out | Harpers Ferry | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 15% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Harpers Ferry has 4 parks and preserves, 19 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bluffview Park | — | 7 |
| 2. Mississippi River Access | — | 5 |
| 3. Harpers Ferry City Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Harpers Ferry; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Harpers Ferry residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
Where Harpers Ferry’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Iowa, United States
Harpers Ferry is a city in Taylor Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 262 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Harpers Ferry has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.