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McPherson, Kansas

Introduction to McPherson, Kansas

McPherson, Kansas, in McPherson county, is located 50 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. As of the year 2000 census, 13,770 people resided in McPherson.

McPherson History

The city of in McPherson is the county seat of McPherson County. The city was founded in the year 1872 and was named after James Birdseye McPherson, a Union General in the Civil War who was killed in 1864. The city has been laid by the McPherson Town Company and the Articles of Incorporation was signed on May 28, 1872. It was by the year 1888, the community started developing and major industries started building up including a large flour mill, an insurance company headquarter, and an oil refinery.

McPherson and nearby Attractions

  • McPherson Water Park
  • Maxwell Wildlife Refuge
  • McPherson Museum
  • Kanopolis State Park
  • McPherson Valley Wetlands

Things To Do In McPherson

One can enjoy camping, fishing, and swimming at the Kanopolis State Park. You can also visit the McPherson Opera House, a three - story architectural showpiece built in 1888 with a sitting capacity of 900 people. The McPherson Valley Wetlands and Kanopolis State Park are also worth visiting. The city also hosts several festivals like the Scottish Festival every year.

McPherson Transportation

Air transport is available from Kansas City International Airport.

McPherson Higher Education

McPherson College, Kansas Wesleyan University, Hutchinson Community College, Central and Christian College of Kansas are some of the colleges that offer higher studies to the residents of McPherson.

High Points

Mcpherson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMcpherson Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Mcpherson Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 14%Mcpherson Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Mcpherson College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 15%Mcpherson Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Mcpherson Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 19%Mcpherson Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of McPherson, KS

Comparing Mcpherson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens74
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women69
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity48

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes62
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

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