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McPherson, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · McPherson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
13,956
Population
1,704/sq mi density
$77,746
Median Income
$34,490 per capita
$204,300
Home Value
$213,930 Zillow
$898
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
184
Violent Crime/100K
1,790 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,746 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$204,300 home value, $898/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
McPherson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,495 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,704/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3699°N, 97.6645°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McPherson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hutchinson Regional (HUT) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in |
McPherson has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").