The Town FilesMcLouth, Kansas
City in Jefferson County · population 859 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $202,500
- Household income
- $73,967
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 33.7
McLouth is a city of 859 people in Jefferson County, Kansas. The median home is worth $202,500, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks quieter than 88% of Kansas towns, more upscale than 82% of Kansas towns.
How McLouth ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in McLouth is worth $202,500, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $73,967, which is more affordable than 21% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $994 a month. 73.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | McLouth | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,500 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $994 | $815 |
| Median household income | $73,967 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 73.4% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in McLouth
| People | McLouth | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.8% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 41.9 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in McLouth
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 17.9°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.4 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 113 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McLouth since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1966 about 2.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 30, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 141 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on September 9, 1992.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| June 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4449: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides |
| May 28, 2019 | Severe Storm | EM-3412: Tornadoes And Flooding |
| July 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4230: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 3,862 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,468 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in McLouth itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in McLouth
3 public schools with 442 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLouth Elem | PK-5 | 231 | 15.4 |
| McLouth High | 9-12 | 126 | 14.0 |
| McLouth Middle | 6-8 | 85 | 14.2 |
Towns near McLouth
- Oskaloosa, KS5.8 mi · 1,110 people · home $183,100
- Tonganoxie, KS9.3 mi · 5,573 people · home $261,700
- Perry, KS12.8 mi · 852 people · home $174,000
- Ozawkie, KS14.0 mi · 638 people · home $214,300
- Lecompton, KS14.7 mi · 588 people · home $203,800
- Basehor, KS15.6 mi · 6,896 people · home $349,900
- Nortonville, KS16.5 mi · 601 people · home $102,000
- Lawrence, KS16.6 mi · 94,934 people · home $292,700
McLouth questions
Is McLouth, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McLouth scores better for retirees than 33% of Kansas towns and quieter than 88%. 11.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in McLouth?
The median owner-occupied home in McLouth is valued at $202,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,967, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $994 a month.
What is the weather like in McLouth?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 16.4 inches of snow.
Does McLouth get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McLouth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1966. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)