McFarland, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pottawatomie County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
356 Population 1,978/sq mi density
$74,583 Median Income $30,942 per capita
$90,500 Home Value $173,467 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,583 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

McFarland, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,583
1% below
$30,942 per capita
Home Value
$90,500
68% below
Zillow: $173,467
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How McFarland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McFarland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
99%
Home Value
32%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McFarland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McFarland residents earn a median household income of $74,583 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,942. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McFarland is $90,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,467. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

13.4% of adults in McFarland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McFarland has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population356
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density1,978/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$30,942
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,500
Rent
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$173,467
Housing Units117
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,018 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in McFarland was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.