McPherson, KS town hall & government
McPherson spent $15 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,151 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach McPherson's government.
Where McPherson's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 47%
- Sales taxes 27%
- Utility sales 8%
- Fees & charges 5%
- From the state 4%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- From other local governments 3%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
Who works for McPherson
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
McPherson Unified School District 418
McPherson's K–12 school district, shared with Jackson, McPherson, King City, New Gottland, Harper and Groveland. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Kansas districts overall: 28% local, 61% state, 11% federal
- Local 44%
- State 44%
- Federal 13%
Of the $19,856 per pupil, $13,082 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools McPherson kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in McPherson pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact McPherson's government
Who represents McPherson
McPherson is represented in Congress by Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall and Representative Tracey Mann. Laura Kelly is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.