City safety & data profile

McPhersonKS

McPherson, KS is a 13K-resident city in McPherson County with a median household income of $77,529.

McPherson County, Kansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for McPherson, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. McPherson has a population larger than 19% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $211,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 81%
By size
$77,529
Median income
$211,700
Median home
13.5%
Poverty rate

The read on McPherson

McPherson posts a median household income higher than 46% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the McPherson area.

Top 54%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near McPherson

Where McPherson income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$77,529 Bottom 46% higher than 46% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. KS $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading McPherson, KS beyond the headline numbers

McPherson sits inside McPherson County, Kansas, at roughly 38.37°N, -97.66°W. Population 13,144, $77,529 median household income. Median home value $211,700, median rent $925. Poverty rate 13.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: McPherson's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.2%, then high blood pressure at 33.9%. 1 hospital in/around McPherson, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for McPherson from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,144
McPherson
Median Income
$77,529
+14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$211,700
-7% vs avg
Median Age
35.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (McPherson County) - McPherson's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
30K+3%
Median Income
$78,851+46%
Median Home Value
$211,200+70%
Poverty Rate
9.5%+16%
Unemployment
1.8%-49%

Economics

Economics indicators for McPherson, KS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$925/mo
Poverty Rate
13.5% -5% vs avg
Unemployment 1.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 38.4%
Work From Home 5%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 90%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.2%
High Blood Pressure
33.9%
Short Sleep Duration
33.7%
Physical Inactivity
26.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.3%
Binge Drinking
15.9%
Current Smoking
13.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.2%
Diabetes
10.1%
Current Asthma
10%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.9%
Annual Checkup 76.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.3%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MCPHERSON HOSPITAL
MCPHERSON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of McPherson, KS? ▼
McPherson, KS has a population of 13,144 people, located in McPherson County, Kansas.
What is the median household income in McPherson? ▼
The median household income in McPherson, KS is $77,529 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
What is the median home value in McPherson? ▼
The median home value in McPherson, KS is $211,700. Median rent is $925/month.
What are the top health concerns in McPherson? ▼
The top health indicators in McPherson include Obesity (37.2%), High Blood Pressure (33.9%), Short Sleep Duration (33.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in McPherson? ▼
McPherson has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in McPherson? ▼
The median age in McPherson, KS is 35.4 years. 38.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

McPherson, KS is located in McPherson County, Kansas. With a population of 13K and a $77,529 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the McPherson area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using McPherson's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the McPherson area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare McPherson against Kansas peers on any ranking lens. Explore Kansas

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (McPherson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.