McPherson County, KS

Living in McPherson County

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 55
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 20
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Schools 18
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Residents

29k Population -611 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age
28% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$6.1k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$152k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$598 Median Monthly Rent +$161 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas62%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in McPherson County

United States45
Kansas56

Property Crime in McPherson County

United States48
Kansas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 1 4
Feb 35 1 3
Mar 44 3 2
Apr 54 3 1
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 5 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 57 2 0
Nov 44 1 1
Dec 32 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in McPherson County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding42
Tornado24
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near McPherson County, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near McPherson County, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near McPherson County, KS

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McPherson College
2 miles, S
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Bethany College
13 miles, N
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Tabor College
24 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near McPherson County, KS

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McPherson Hospital
2 miles, SW
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Mercy Hospital, Inc
15 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near McPherson County, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
93 miles, W