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Living in McPherson County, Kansas

$746/mo
Median Rent
$202K
Median Home Price
44°F
Winter High
89°F
Summer High
2.0%
Unemployment
41
Median Age

McPherson County is a county in Kansas with a population of around 28,941. The main communities are McPherson, Lindsborg, Moundridge.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $746/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $202K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 44°F) and hot summers (highs around 89°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

McPherson County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 41 and a predominantly working-class population (28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.

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Top Cities and towns in McPherson County

Marquette

Population: 641

Home price:$110,562

Lindsborg

Population: 3,458

Home price:$197,338

Galva

Population: 870

Home price:$226,379

Moundridge

Population: 1,737

Home price:$191,432

Canton

Population: 748

Home price:$167,043

McPherson

Population: 13,155

Home price:$180,469

Windom

Population: 130

Home price:NA

Inman

Population: 1,377

Home price:$212,006

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Demographics & Amenities in McPherson County

2 Hours to major Airport

Yes

Median age

40.8 Years

Average Family Size

3.08

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Hazards in McPherson County

Earthquakes

Very Low

Wildfires

Relatively Low

Hurricanes

Not Applicable

Drought

Very Low

Tornados

Relatively Moderate

Earthquakes

Very Low

Wildfires

Relatively Low

Hurricanes

Not Applicable

Drought

Very Low

Tornados

Relatively Moderate
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Terrain & Weather in McPherson County

Average Summer temperature

93°F

Coast

Not near the coast

Sun

A lot of Sun

Precipitation

28.98 inches

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Economy in McPherson County

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Employment rate

62.1%

Total Employer Establishments

73,982

Poverty (%)

11.7%

Unemployment rate (%)

2%

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Laws and Rights in McPherson County

Cannabis

Illegal

Abortion

Legal before fetal viability

Gun Carry

No permits required

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Health inMcPherson County

Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities

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Crime Statistics in McPherson County

Robbery

0.03/ per 1000

Aggravated Assault

1.01/ per 1000

Burglary

14.99/ per 1000

Arson

0.27/ per 1000

Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny

Auto Theft

NA/ per 1000

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Total Violent Crimes

1.38/ per 1000

Rape

NA/ per 1000

Larcency

NA/ per 1000