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McPherson County
  • County in Kansas

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Housing
    grade B+
  3. Nightlife
    grade B
  4. Good for Families
    grade B+
  5. Diversity
    grade C+
  6. Jobs
    grade B
  7. Weather
    grade B
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  11. Commute
    grade A

editorial

McPherson County is located in Kansas with a population of 30,059. In McPherson County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in McPherson County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in McPherson County are above average.

About

Population
30,059

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$164,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$795
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    109.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    6.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    30.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    36.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    606.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,892.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    157.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

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