Welcome To McPherson Kansas

McPherson County struck oil in the late 1920s, just in time to keep the local economy out of the Great Depression. After World War II, as farm consolidation began, McPherson had the foresight to develop an industrial base, well before many other towns caught the drift.

McPherson gets roughly 30 inches of rain per year and 15 inches of snowfall. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is approximately 76. On average, there are 224 sunny days per year in our community. The July high is around 92 degrees and January low is 16.

McPherson Unified School District is made up of four elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. There are also private institutes for an alternative to the public education system. McPherson boasts a nice public library.

For higher education opportunities, residents can attend McPherson College (the only accredited Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree program of authentic antique automotive restoration in the country) or Central Christian College of Kansas, both located in our community.

McPherson Memorial Hospital serves the health needs of our community and 3 other medical centers are located within 22 miles of town.

We are home to a single-runway airport, as well as two more airports within a 55-mile drive.

History buffs will have no lack of places to discover in McPherson. The McPherson County Courthouse is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places and boasts a 105-foot clock tower. Visit the McPherson Opera House, a three-story architectural showpiece with a seating capacity of 900. It was built in 1888 at a cost of $42,000. The 1920s Vaniman Mansion features original imported wall paper, vintage furniture, rare fossils, Native-American pottery, antiques, tools, dolls and much more.

The McPherson Valley Wetlands are managed primarily for waterfowl. The 2,800-acre Maxwell Wildlife Refuge with McPherson State Lake is home to 200 head of bison and 50 head of elk.

Turkey Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole course with watered bluegrass fairways, bent grass greens, four sets of tees and an over 300-yard driving range. Our town also hosts a water park offering 600,000 gallons of fun for all ages.

The Visual Arts Alliance of McPherson provides avenues for appreciation, education and participation in the visual arts. Shoppers will find plenty of Mom and Pop stores to explore. Our town offers a wonderful selection of restaurants to choose from, as well as hotels and RV parks for visiting guests.

One just has to take a walk down one of our city streets and be greeted by friends and neighbors to see how warm smiles and friendly attitudes prevail in McPherson. Stop by our United Country office and let us help you Find Your Freedom.