McPherson County, Kansas
Among the top 20% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 70% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
- top 3% for commute time
- top 8% for unemployment
- bottom 14% for comfortable days
McPherson County is a county in Kansas with about 30,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and sunny days. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and comfortable days.
Official websitemcphersoncountyks.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in1.0 in
humid 81%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 77% of US counties
Home Value$181k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$871better than 39% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 38% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.44%better than 17% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.24%better than 16% of US counties
Unemployment2.1%better than 92% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.1 in27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.5 inbetter than 49% of US counties
Sunny Days274 daysbetter than 88% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 52% of US counties
Comfortable Days56 daysbetter than 14% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk39.2better than 59% of US counties
School Quality68.9better than 73% of US counties
Violent Crime898/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Crime1028/100kbetter than 44% of US counties
Community
Population30,08554th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1218th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9942nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4153rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.3%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.8%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.8%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 97% of US counties
Walkability6.6/20better than 67% of US counties
Airport Distance170 mibetter than 20% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.2%better than 69% of US counties
Amenities Nearby10.97better than 88% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 46% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is McPherson County an affordable place to live?
- McPherson County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 77% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in McPherson County?
- The median home value in McPherson County is $181k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in McPherson County?
- Median household income in McPherson County is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in McPherson County?
- Median gross rent in McPherson County is $871 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is McPherson County safe?
- McPherson County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 898/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 1028/100k.
- What is the weather like in McPherson County?
- McPherson County averages 81°F in July and 32°F in January, with 32.1 in of annual precipitation and about 274 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in McPherson County?
- Public-school quality in McPherson County is above average, scoring better than 73% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in McPherson County?
- The average one-way commute in McPherson County is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)