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A town of 155, settled in 1890.
Harpster’s median age is 57.1 years, above both the Ohio town median (41.7 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Harpster has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 239 in 1910, a peak of 302 in 1960, 160 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1925 and 2 maps from 1961 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Harpster, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Harpster.
Most working residents leave Harpster for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Upper Sandusky (17%), Galion (7%) and Marion (7%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
| Harpster | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Harpster has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 19° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
97% of households own their home in Harpster, against 77% in Ohio’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. Typical home values rose 8.3% in the year to September 2026.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
46% of Harpster adults have high blood pressure. Harpster beats the Ohio average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 17% of Harpster adults have diabetes.
| Harpster | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Harpster | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.1% | 11.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.7% | 7.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
2 within 15 miles of the center of Harpster
About 1 of every 100 Harpster residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Where Harpster’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Ohio, United States
Harpster is a village in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. The population was 160 at the 2020 census.
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Harpster has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.