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Harper County Business Data
Businesses, industries, trucking companies, banks and bankruptcies in Harper County, Kansas.
- Employer establishments
- 185
- 2023
- Employees
- 1,855
- Average annual pay
- $46,272
- Nonemployer businesses
- 441
- $22.9M receipts, 2024
Industries
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| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 205 | $25,146 |
| Other services | 29 | 57 | $22,596 |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 67 | $46,299 |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 143 | $11,252 |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 548 | $55,533 |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 94 | $53,436 |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 257 | $45,934 |
| Construction | 11 | 56 | $44,804 |
| Professional and technical services | 8 | 51 | $15,922 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 7 | 33 | $58,242 |
| Administrative and support services | 7 | 145 | $64,117 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 132 | $58,879 |
| Real estate and rental | 4 | 10 | $21,900 |
| Information | 3 | 7 | $46,000 |
Total annual payroll: $85.83M
Establishments by number of employees
2023
- 1 to 4 employees10959.2%
- 5 to 9 employees3921.2%
- 10 to 19 employees1910.3%
- 20 to 49 employees126.5%
- 50 to 99 employees00.0%
- 100 to 249 employees52.7%
- 250 to 499 employees00.0%
- 500 to 999 employees00.0%
- 1,000 or more employees00.0%
Trucking companies
48 active carriers with 280 power units and 249 drivers
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| Company | Power units | Drivers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Oil Company IncUSDOT 258332 | 128 | 93 | For hire |
| DLS Underground LLCUSDOT 2578659 | 19 | 14 | Private |
| Harper Industries IncUSDOT 52979 | 17 | 23 | Private |
| M & S Trucks IncUSDOT 899845 | 10 | 10 | For hire |
| Anthony Farmers Cooperative Elevator CompanyUSDOT 547758 | 8 | 9 | For hire |
| Pioneer Exploration LLCUSDOT 2368702 | 8 | 15 | Private |
| H2o Drilling LLCUSDOT 3406070 | 6 | 4 | Private |
| Southern Kansas Cotton Growers Coop IncUSDOT 1180364 | 4 | 4 | For hire |
| R & B Oil & Gas IncUSDOT 1227191 | 4 | 2 | Private |
| Harnden Backhoe LLCUSDOT 3233315 | 4 | 4 | Private |
Business bankruptcies
Kansas by county2 business cases (0 under Chapter 11) and 7 cases in all were filed in the 12 months ending June 2026.
County Business Patterns counts employer establishments by the county where they are located. The Census Bureau adds small random noise to protect confidentiality, and some small cells are withheld (shown as Not reported).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns, FMCSA, FDIC and the U.S. Courts · Last updated 12/31/2023