2025 Compare Cities Crime:
McPherson, KS vs Des Moines, IA

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- Des Moines has 65% more violent crime than McPherson.
- Des Moines has 12% more property crime than McPherson.
 McPherson, KSDes Moines, IAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock37.122.7
 Property Crime53.7  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Mcpherson    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks;  More

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This is an ok place to live if you are white straight christan republican and like to think you're the only ones on this planet. If not, it's the most racially  More

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Over 16 years ago

McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle,  More

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Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near McPherson, KansasCrime Index
 Elyria, KS 
 Roxbury, KS10.75
 Inman, KS12.05
 Moundridge, KS12.3
 Windom, KS14.2
 Galva, KS15.85
 Marquette, KS17.7
 Canton, KS19.75
 Lindsborg, KS20.35
 McPherson, KS33.4

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