McPherson, Kansas
McPherson is a city of 13,995 people in McPherson County, Kansas, founded in 1872.
Why visit McPherson
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include McPherson Opera House, B & B McPherson Cinema 4, McPherson County Courthouse and John R. Wright House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in McPherson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About McPherson
McPherson is a city in and the county seat of McPherson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 14,082. The city is named after Union General James Birdseye McPherson, a Civil War general. It is home to McPherson College and Central Christian College.
From the Wikipedia article McPherson, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
McPherson Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places
Historic opera building at 221 South Main Street in McPherson, Kansas
219 South Main Street, McPherson
Museums and landmarks9
McPherson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Kansas, United States
117 North Maple Street, McPherson
John R. Wright House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in McPherson, Kansas
Kuns–Collier House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in McPherson, Kansas
Power Plant No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Oil-fired power station in McPherson, Kansas
McPherson Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
Local history museum in McPherson, Kansas
McPherson Museum and Arts Foundation
Museum · 0.8 mi
1111 East Kansas Avenue, McPherson
Mo-Fr 08:00-12:00,13:00-17:00; Sa 13:00-17:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
Hank's Place
Bar and pub · Burger
217 North Ash Street, McPherson
Tu 15:00-24:00; We-Sa 11:00-24:00
Kansas Bar and Grill
Diner · American · 2.1 mi
2211 East Kansas Avenue, McPherson
13 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship14
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.3 mi
1200 Paradise Lane, McPherson
Saintm Anne's Epicopal Church
Church · Episcopal
105 West Sutherland Street, McPherson
Seventh Day Adventist
Church · Seventh Day Adventist
200 South Walnut Street, McPherson
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare3
Hutch Clinic Walk-in Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
619 North Main Street, McPherson
Map of McPherson
110 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 19°F | 0.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 22°F | 1.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 31°F | 2.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 41°F | 3.0 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 77°F | 52°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 63°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 44°F | 2.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 31°F | 1.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 22°F | 1.3 in | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mcpherson Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
McPherson County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2017-03-05: Highland Hills Fire (Fire)
- 2015-07-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-10-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McPherson Airport (MPR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Elyria 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Galva 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Inman 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Canton 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Lindsborg 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Moundridge 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Marquette 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Hutchinson 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Wichita 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Andover 55 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McPherson Sculpture, Wordbuilder, CC BY 3.0
- McPherson Community Building McPherson Co KS north and west facade detail, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McPherson Community Building McPherson Co KS south facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McPherson Community Building McPherson Co KS entrance, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McPherson Community Building McPherson Co KS northwest facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McPherson Community Building McPherson Co KS brick emblem, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McPherson Community Building McPherson Co KS northeast facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McPherson Community Building McPherson Co KS southwest facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McPherson Community Building McPherson Co KS east facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McPherson Community Building McPherson Co KS north facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- L & L Advisors, McPherson, KS 2026-03-27, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John R. Wright House McPherson CO KS, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John R. Wright House McPherson CO KS west facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John R. Wright House McPherson CO KS garage northwest facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John R. Wright House McPherson CO KS north and west facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John R. Wright House McPherson CO KS east facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John R. Wright House McPherson CO KS south facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John R. Wright House McPherson CO KS southwest facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John R. Wright House McPherson CO KS plaque, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John R. Wright House McPherson CO KS northwest facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John R. Wright House McPherson CO KS southeast facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John R. Wright House McPherson CO KS garage west facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John R. Wright House McPherson CO KS front entrance, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuns-Collier House McPherson Co KS north facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuns-Collier House McPherson Co KS, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuns-Collier House McPherson Co KS front entrance, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuns-Collier House McPherson Co KS garage northeast facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuns-Collier House McPherson Co KS west facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuns-Collier House McPherson Co KS plaque, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuns-Collier House McPherson Co KS south facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuns-Collier House McPherson Co KS south and east facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuns-Collier House McPherson Co KS garage southeast facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuns-Collier House McPherson Co KS southwest facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuns-Collier House McPherson Co KS east facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuns-Collier House McPherson Co KS southeast facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuns-Collier House McPherson Co KS garage northwest facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Griff's Hamburgers, rear north side view, McPherson, KS 2026-03-27, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naoko Hibachi Japanese Express at 401 S Main St, McPherson, KS 2026-03-27, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Power Plant -1 McPherson Co KS, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Power Plant -1 McPherson Co KS northwest facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
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