City profile
McPherson, KS
McPherson County · Population 13,995
McPherson is a town in McPherson County, KS with about 13,995 residents and a typical home value near $212,000. It is 50 miles from Wichita, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
32°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
225
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$211,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,377
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
86
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.58%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.65%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 39/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Winter weather, Hail
Nearest major airport
171 mi to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
13,995
Black population
2.6%
County
McPherson County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 13,995 residents
- Typical home value about $212,000
- 50 miles from Wichita, KS
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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