The Town FilesLindsborg, Kansas
City in McPherson County · population 3,776 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,000
- Household income
- $81,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 35.6
Lindsborg is a city of 3,776 people in McPherson County, Kansas. The median home is worth $188,000, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks more of a college town than 100% of Kansas towns, better for retirees than 99% of Kansas towns, better for young professionals than 99% of Kansas towns.
How Lindsborg 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 Lindsborg is worth $188,000, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $81,250, which is more affordable than 43% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $1,022 a month. 77.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lindsborg | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,000 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,022 | $815 |
| Median household income | $81,250 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 77.3% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Lindsborg
| People | Lindsborg | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.4% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.1% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 16.3 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lindsborg
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 14.2 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
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lindsborg since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 24, 1990 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 6, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 96 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 6, 2019.
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 Lindsborg itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Lindsborg
3 public schools with 803 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soderstrom Elem | PK-4 | 298 | 14.9 |
| Smoky Valley Middle School | 5-8 | 254 | 16.9 |
| Smoky Valley High | 9-12 | 251 | 12.6 |
Towns near Lindsborg
- McPherson, KS14.3 mi · 14,082 people · home $211,700
- Salina, KS16.6 mi · 46,889 people · home $173,200
- Hillsboro, KS30.0 mi · 2,732 people · home $120,500
Lindsborg questions
Is Lindsborg, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lindsborg scores better for retirees than 99% of Kansas towns and quieter than 15%. 20.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Lindsborg?
The median owner-occupied home in Lindsborg is valued at $188,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,250, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,022 a month.
What is the weather like in Lindsborg?
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 14.2 inches of snow.
Does Lindsborg get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lindsborg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 24, 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)