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McPherson, Kansas

city · McPherson County

At a glance

13,995
Population
$211,700
Median home value (all homes)
30% below U.S. median
$222,674
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$925/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$77,529
Median household income
1% below U.S. median
11.4 min
Average commute
89.7%
Homes with broadband
86.45%
Locations with fiber available
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing13% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost59% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Central Christian College of Kansas 4-year
McPherson College 4-year
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates94.5%
College graduates38.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city McPherson
Promotes McPherson County as a place with industrial growth and career opportunities. Highlights plastics, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and energy, and notes a high quality of life.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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