Name: McPherson, KS
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Living in McPherson, KS

Ranks better than 78% of areas Follow

Population

13,066

Median Age

37.6 Years

McPherson Area Facts

McPherson has a Livability Score of 78_/100, which is considered exceptional
McPherson crime rates are 38% lower than the Kansas average
Cost of living in McPherson is 2% higher than the Kansas average

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What do the locals think about McPherson?

43%

Family friendly

14%

Public transit is accessible

14%

Walkable to grocery stores

29%

Yards are well-kept

86%

Lots of parks

29%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

71%

A quiet area

43%

Sense of community

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McPherson Reviews

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High brow, high expectations, low performance... 2 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 15, 2021) I have lived here nearly 4 years after moving from across the country. I didn't know what to expect when I moved here with my children. The education system was the first thing I noticed was a misrepresentation from the locals. It absolutely under-performs compared to the rest of ...Read More the state and instead of the superintendent putting money into the students and the faculty, they put it into their salary. Enough about that... Next, I noticed that the people here are not friendly whatsoever and really pop off with that middle-class person snotty (I don't even know the average income here, I'm assuming middle class). There is no sense of community here, it is who you know. My kids played sports in a 6A school on the east coast and we went from being a starter and being looked at by recruiters, to sitting on the bench because we don't adhere to the thought of bribing the coaches with dinner and a check. By the way, my oldest did get a 100% full-ride scholarship. That would have been something of stature for the school here to have sent off a player to an NCAA school based on their coaching. OOPS! I don't have anything good to say about McPherson. It's a little town trying to be big. Read Less

Nice town, but changing? 3 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 07, 2021) I have loved McPherson since the first time I visited. I always referred to it as Mayberry. Of course, no place is really like Mayberry and McPherson is certainly not perfect. I'm sure there are issues here like any other town, crime, poverty, etc. However, the town does have ...Read More a vibrant downtown (unusual in small towns today), beautiful parks (Lakeside is my favorite) and a good number of restaurants. There is one thing I have noticed in McPherson lately that bothers me. People don't seem to be as friendly and there seems to be a bit of a snooty attitude...not sure why folks in McPherson would be snooty, but it's there and it is not very becoming of such a "friendly" town. I also get the sense that McPherson is trying to be something it's not (big city, cosmopolitan, highbrow). McPherson is a small, largely agricultural and blue-collar town and that is nothing to be ashamed of, in fact I think it's something to be proud of. McPherson should embrace who it is and stop trying to be all things to all people because in the end it will be nothing to anyone. Read Less

McPherson, Kansas: Art, History, and Community 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) A sleepy little town in rural Kansas, McPherson is an ideal place to raise a family. I love living in McPherson because of the unparalleled community spirit and the small-town atmosphere. The economy of McPherson revolves strongly around agricultural. Those people looking for a m ...Read More ore urban setting for career opportunities can choose to commute the 30 minutes to Hutchinson or one hour to the bigger metropolitan area of Wichita, with both cities offering ample job options. McPherson is home to both Central Christian College and McPherson College.

The best area in McPherson is the McPherson Water Park, offering a lazy river, huge winding waterslide, and a zero-entry pool popular with the youth. The famed Turkey Creek Golf Course is a gathering place for residents and visitors alike. The McPherson Family YMCA is a hub of community activity, offering programs for people of all ages and abilities. The historic Downtown District proudly displays six large murals depicting the culture and history of McPherson. Read Less

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McPherson, Kansas: Art, History, and Community 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) A sleepy little town in rural Kansas, McPherson is an ideal place to raise a family. I love living in McPherson because of the unparalleled community spirit and the small-town atmosphere. The economy of McPherson revolves strongly around agricultural. Those people looking for a m ...Read More ore urban setting for career opportunities can choose to commute the 30 minutes to Hutchinson or one hour to the bigger metropolitan area of Wichita, with both cities offering ample job options. McPherson is home to both Central Christian College and McPherson College.

The best area in McPherson is the McPherson Water Park, offering a lazy river, huge winding waterslide, and a zero-entry pool popular with the youth. The famed Turkey Creek Golf Course is a gathering place for residents and visitors alike. The McPherson Family YMCA is a hub of community activity, offering programs for people of all ages and abilities. The historic Downtown District proudly displays six large murals depicting the culture and history of McPherson. Read Less

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