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McPherson, KS

Founded 1872McPherson CountyElev. 456 m
Population
13,956
Median home
$204,300
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About McPherson

McPherson is home to roughly 13,956 residents. McPherson was founded in 1872 and sits in McPherson County. The median age is 35.1 and the median household income is $77,746. Homes carry a median value of $204,300, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85.7%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 11 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
13,956
Median age
35.1
Median household income
$77,746
Per-capita income
$34,490
Poverty rate
11.9%
High-school grad or higher
94.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg. commute
10.8 min
Work from home
5.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White85.7%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Black2.2%
Asian1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.7%
Service20.7%
Production, transportation & material moving18.8%
Sales & office16%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$204,300
Median gross rent
$898/mo
Owner-occupied
68.4%
Median year built
1978
Households
5,803
Avg. household size
2.26

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

McPherson has 6 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading22%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

McPherson HighHighGrades 9–12
McPherson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Eisenhower ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Lincoln ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
Roosevelt ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
Washington ElemElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime59% below national
McPherson160
Kansas436
United States386
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime27% below national
McPherson1,416
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, McPherson Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around McPherson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · McPherson County
Ice stormRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

McPherson is in McPherson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

McPherson was founded in 1872 and sits in McPherson County. Elevation ~456 m.

Map of McPherson
McPherson, KS
Where McPherson is
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

McPherson County CourthouseMcPherson Opera HouseWright, John R., HouseKuns--Collier HouseMcPherson, Community BuildingPower Plant No. 1
Notable people from McPherson
Bruce ConnerMontee BallGalen D. StuckyGordon YoungTanner HawkinsonSusan PetersonGlenn WatkinsStewart StoverStanford LehmbergBrad Underwood
People searches in McPherson
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Nearby cities
Hutchinson (25 mi)Newton (29 mi)Salina (31 mi)Park (43 mi)Bel Aire (47 mi)Wichita (50 mi)

Registered sex offenders in McPherson, KS (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for McPherson, Kansas.

Jason Whittaker Wilson, 54
Mcpherson · Mp County · 67640
AKA Jason Davis, Jason Wilson
Michael Wayne Thompson, 55
Mcpherson · Mp County · 67460
AKA Wayne Thompson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

McPherson — frequently asked

What is the population of McPherson, Kansas?
McPherson has a population of about 13,956, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in McPherson?
The median home value in McPherson is $204,300, and the median gross rent is $898/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is McPherson safe? What is the crime rate?
McPherson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 160 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does McPherson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates McPherson County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, hail, strong wind.
How many schools are in McPherson?
McPherson has 6 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in McPherson?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near McPherson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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