McPherson County

KS · Pop. 25,494 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

McPherson County is a rural county in KS with a population of approximately 25,494.

$/Acre: $653

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 25/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.42%

Combined Sales Tax6.92%

Cost of Living Index88.8

Median Household Income$42,084

Poverty Rate22.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$653

Median Home Price$254K

Acres for Sale131

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall38.3 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,775 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado8/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)340 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K790

Property Crime /100K695

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyStrong