The Town FilesMoundridge, Kansas
City in McPherson County · population 1,974 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $177,800
- Household income
- $67,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 52.4
Moundridge is a city of 1,974 people in McPherson County, Kansas. The median home is worth $177,800, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Kansas towns, quieter than 84% of Kansas towns, easier by car than 83% of Kansas towns.
How Moundridge 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 Moundridge is worth $177,800, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $67,500, which is more affordable than 26% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $561 a month. 78.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moundridge | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,800 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $561 | $815 |
| Median household income | $67,500 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 78.9% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.0% | — |
Who lives in Moundridge
| People | Moundridge | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.4 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.3% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.6% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 17.0 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Moundridge
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 33.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.8 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moundridge since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on March 13, 1990 about 6.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 66 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 29, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 95 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 13, 1990.
Severe weather in McPherson County since 1996
McPherson County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| 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 |
| March 5, 2017 | Fire | FM-5170: Highland Hills Fire |
| July 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4230: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in McPherson County
McPherson County had 16,413 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,013 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Moundridge itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Moundridge
3 public schools with 517 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moundridge Elem | PK-3 | 192 | 16.0 |
| Moundridge Middle | 4-8 | 171 | 13.2 |
| Moundridge High | 9-12 | 154 | 15.4 |
Towns near Moundridge
- Hesston, KS6.4 mi · 3,505 people · home $204,800
- Goessel, KS9.7 mi · 556 people · home $103,000
- North Newton, KS12.6 mi · 1,814 people · home $217,800
- Galva, KS12.6 mi · 834 people · home $206,700
- Canton, KS13.5 mi · 685 people · home $128,200
- Halstead, KS13.8 mi · 2,179 people · home $163,000
- Inman, KS14.1 mi · 1,341 people · home $149,000
- McPherson, KS14.2 mi · 14,082 people · home $211,700
Moundridge questions
Is Moundridge, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moundridge scores better for retirees than 98% of Kansas towns and quieter than 84%. 34.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.4).
How much does a house cost in Moundridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Moundridge is valued at $177,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,500, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $561 a month.
What is the weather like in Moundridge?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.6 inches of precipitation a year and 11.8 inches of snow.
Does Moundridge get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moundridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on March 13, 1990. 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)