Harper, ND town hall & government
Harper spent $2,000 in the year to December 31, 2022, about $500 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Harper's government.
Where Harper's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 72%
- Property taxes 17%
- Interest, fines & other 11%
Bowman County Public School District 1
Harper's K–12 school district, shared with Adelaide, Amidon, Amor, Bowman, Bowman and Cash. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from North Dakota districts overall: 40% local, 46% state, 14% federal
- Local 51%
- State 43%
- Federal 7%
Of the $15,953 per pupil, $9,900 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Harper kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
Contact Harper's government
Who represents Harper
Harper is represented in Congress by Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Representative Julie Fedorchak. Kelly Armstrong is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.