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Moundridge, KS
City in McPherson County, Kansas.
Population
1,628
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,038
ZIP codes
0
Moundridge and its ZIP codes
Moundridge at a glance
- Moundridge is about 29 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 143rd among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $67,500, 9% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,800 (18% below Kansas) and median rent is $561 a month.
Local data for Moundridge, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moundridge, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,500
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$177,800
Median rent
$561/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
52.4
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (548), Irish Americans (102), Russian Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McPherson County. PPP loans are for Moundridge.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,105
16,416 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,632
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $6,805 per person
How people get to work
Moundridge, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.8%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moundridge, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,025
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
84
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moundridge, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Moundridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HesstonCity | 6.4 mi | 3.6 |
| ElyriaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.8 |
| GoesselCity | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| GalvaCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| North NewtonCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| CantonCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| McPhersonCity | 14 mi | 8.2 |
| NewtonCity | 14 mi | 14.8 |
| HalsteadCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| InmanCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| WaltonCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BuhlerCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| BurrtonCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| LehighCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HillsboroCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| SedgwickCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moundridge, KS in?
- Moundridge is in McPherson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Moundridge, KS?
- About 1,628 people live in Moundridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moundridge?
- Nearby places include Hesston (6.4 mi), Elyria (9.1 mi), Goessel (9.1 mi), Galva (12 mi), North Newton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023