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McPherson, KS

Cost of living in McPherson County, KS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,702/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 30,130 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $686 25%
Federal tax $501 19%
Healthcare $480 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $193 7%
State tax $155 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in McPherson County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$645
per month
1 bedroom
$686
per month
2 bedroom
$900
per month
3 bedroom
$1,157
per month
4 bedroom
$1,317
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in McPherson County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$77,701
per year
Individual earnings
$40,695
per year
Per capita
$35,857
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in McPherson County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$198,400
Annual property tax
$2,780

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in McPherson County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas
$57
per month
Annual total
$2,316
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in McPherson County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.6%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in McPherson County

State and local tax rates for Kansas.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.5%
Combined sales tax
8.7%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in McPherson County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
14.5 min
Drive alone
80.6%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
6.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for McPherson County

What it costs to live in McPherson County each month.

Single person
$2,702
per month
  • Rent $686
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $501
  • State tax $155
Couple
$4,274
per month
  • Rent $900
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $942
  • State tax $331
Family
$6,657
per month
  • Rent $1,157
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $942
  • State tax $331

Frequently asked questions about McPherson County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in McPherson County?

In McPherson County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $686 per month, a two-bedroom averages $900 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,157 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in McPherson County?

In McPherson County, KS, the average household income is $77,701 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,695 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in McPherson County?

The estimated cost of living in McPherson County, KS is approximately $2,702 per month for a single person, $4,274 for a couple, $6,657 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in McPherson County?

The combined sales tax rate in McPherson County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.

Is McPherson County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in McPherson County, KS would need approximately $2,702 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,701 per year ($6,475 per month). McPherson County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in McPherson County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in McPherson County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in McPherson County?

The average home value in McPherson County, KS is $198,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,780, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does McPherson County compare to other areas?

You can compare McPherson County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. McPherson County is in the McPherson, KS metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources