McPherson Urban Area, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
30,130 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,701 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$198,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$621 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$699 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 30
Feb 1 3 34
Mar 2 1 43
Apr 3 1 53
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 1 1 43
Dec 1 3 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 14, KS State House District 73, KS
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Schools

Eisenhower Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
McPherson High
1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Lincoln Elem
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

McPherson College
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Central Christian College of Kansas
3 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Bethany College
13 miles, N • 1.9 star
Hesston College
22 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

McPherson Hospital
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
Mercy Hospital, Inc
15 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Salina Regional Airport
27 miles, N • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
74 miles, E • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
93 miles, NW • 1 star
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