Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) B
Daylight Donuts
Coffee Shop
The Well
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
B & B McPherson Cinema 4
Cinema
McPherson Opera House
Theatre Arts
McPherson Museum and Arts Foundation
Museum
McPherson High School Theatre
Theatre Arts
Wesley Black Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Mingenback Theatre
Theatre Arts
Brown Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Hess Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (13) F
Hank's Place
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
J D's Kwik Burger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Braum's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
McPherson Community Building
Gym
Genesis Health Club
Gym
McPherson Family YMCA
Gym
Groceries (3) F
The Cake Lady
Bakery
Dillon's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
Linmea Park
Park
Linmea Park Playground
Playground
Challenger Park
Park
Downtown Plaza
Park
Whitlock Park
Park
Whitlock Playground
Playground
Lakeside Park
Park
Oak Grove Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Wickersham Park
Park
Atheletic Park
Park
Wall Bicentennial Park
Park
Homestead Park
Park
Sycamore Park
Park
Countryside Park
Park
Countryside Park Playground
Playground
Sunflower Triangle
Park
Sunflower Triangle Park
Park
Tall Grass Park
Park
Hess Park Playground
Playground
Hess Park
Park
Bremyer Dog Park
Park
Shops (14) A+
Brown's Shoe Fit
Shoes
Brown's Shoe Fit
Shoes
The Village Geek
Books
Integrity Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
A5 Western
Clothing
Renberger Jewelers
Fashion
Nooks & Crannies Gifts
Gift Shop
The Well
Books
Graber's Ace Hardware Store
Home Improvement
Stitches Quilt Shop
Fabric
McPherson Floral
Florist
Creative Hairlines
Hairdresser
Oh Yarn It
Fabric
Love's
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in McPherson.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in McPherson is 91/100 - which is 2% higher than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime B-

McPherson crime rates are 2,050 per 100k, which is 15% lower than Kansas
Property Crime
1,790 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
260 crimes per 100k
B
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employment B-

The median income in McPherson is $57,931 - which is 8% higher than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$57,931
D
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
McPherson County Fire District 10
Fire Station
Ken Cotton DDS
Dentist
Hutch Clinic Walk-in Care
Clinic
McPherson County Health Department
Clinic
Family Dental Center
Dentist
McPherson Hospital
Hospital
Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C
Police
McPherson Police Department
Police
McPherson County Sheriff's Office
Police
Mcpherson County Sheriff's Office Jail
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

McPherson home prices are $145,100 - which is 7% higher than Kansas
Home Price
$145,100
D
Home Appreciation Rate
6%
B
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools C-

The McPherson graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Kansas
School Test Scores
32%
F
High School Grad. Rates
90%
B+
Elementary Schools (7) B-
Mcpherson Middle School
Washington Elem
Lincoln Elem
Roosevelt Elem
St Joseph Elementary School
Eisenhower Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Mcpherson High
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ratings D

McPherson has an overall rating of 54% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
D-
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes
C
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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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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in McPherson? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Linmea Park
      Linmea Park Playground
      Challenger Park
      Downtown Plaza
      Whitlock Park
      Whitlock Playground
      Lakeside Park
      Oak Grove Park

      Entertainment

      B & B McPherson Cinema 4
      McPherson Opera House
      McPherson Museum and Arts Foundation
      McPherson High School Theatre
      Wesley Black Fine Arts Center
      Mingenback Theatre
      Brown Auditorium
      Hess Fine Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Hank's Place
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Sonic
      Domino's
      J D's Kwik Burger
      McDonald's
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in McPherson? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in McPherson.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is McPherson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      McPherson Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors