Photo: Art davis · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Harper is healthier than 61%
Harper trails Kansas on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harper. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harper
Dental care lags in Harper
58.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 14.5% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Harper
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Harper runs above Kansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Harper has no health insurance
13% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Kansas. Checkups ↓
Harper is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Harper is healthier than 33%. Against the 7,198 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 61%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kansas figure falls outside Harper’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Harper’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harper is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 63% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 20%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Harper’s median household income is $54,250; among the 7,198 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 61%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harper adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Out of every 100 Harper adults…
Harper runs above KS on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Harper
No hospital or community health center in Harper itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Harper; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Harper adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Harper adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.3% of Harper adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Harper and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper | C | 40% | 13% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Township 5 | — | — | — | — |
Township 5: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harper adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Harper
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Harper is better than Kansas on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Harper’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Harper | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.7%18.1–25.6 | 18% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.3–16.7 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.2–18.6 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40%31.8–48.5 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11–15 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%32.9–41.4 | 34.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%34.9–44 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.3%26.9–33.8 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%6.9–9.1 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%6.9–10.3 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%11.9–17.4 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%13.7–20.2 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.7%25.3–36.4 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.6–18.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%27.7–41.3 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13%10.3–16 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%72.6–79.9 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%54.9–62.3 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%81.8–86.3 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77.3–82.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.5%53.8–64.8 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%63.5–79.7 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.8%17.5–24.4 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%25.9–36.7 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%18.4–26.1 | 21.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%11.7–17.8 | 13% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10–14.3 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.4–9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.3%6.5–10.4 | 7.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%30.1–40.6 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%13.8–19.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.5–18.3 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.5–10.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.5–4.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Kansas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Harper
Is Harper a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harper is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Harper?
CDC estimates 40% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 48.5%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harper?
Hospital District #6 Patterson Health Center in Anthony, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Harper’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Harper have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–16%), against 9.9% across Kansas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Harper more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harper.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kansas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.