McPherson County
McPherson County, Kansas: solar permitting grade F (score 100/100, Very High Risk). Active solar moratorium on record. Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | F · Very High Risk · Score 100/100 |
| Population | 28,542 |
| Solar ordinance | Ordinance status documented in detail |
| Active moratorium | Yes — on record now |
| Regulatory trajectory | Worsening (ordinance direction tightening) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Solar moratorium record
Yes — McPherson County, Kansas has an active moratorium on utility-scale solar (the same moratorium also covers wind). It was adopted December 1, 2021. The county is not accepting new utility-scale solar applications while the moratorium is in force. Status verified 2026-05-02.
Primary sources & coverage
- News coverageCounty Commissioners Ban Commercial Scale Solar and Wind Energy Projects in McPherson Countyadastraradio.com · November 18, 2024
- News coverageCounty Commission Extends Moratorium on Commercial Solar Energy Projects in McPherson Countyadastraradio.com · August 28, 2023
The full record — every source document, board vote history, ordinance text analysis, and expiration tracking — is in the county profile. Open the McPherson County profile →
Developer outlook
McPherson County currently has an active utility-scale solar moratorium. The county is not accepting new solar applications. Monitor the county board for moratorium review, extension, or expiration.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in McPherson County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Canton city
- Galva city
- Inman city
- Lindsborg city
- Marquette city
- McPherson city
- Moundridge city
- Windom city
- Battle Hill township
- Bonaville township
- Canton township
- Castle township
- Delmore township
- Empire township
- Groveland township
- Gypsum Creek township
- Harper township
- Hayes township
- Jackson township
- King City township
- Little Valley township
- Lone Tree township
- Marquette township
- McPherson township
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- Meridian township
- Mound township
- New Gottland township
- Smoky Hill township
- South Sharps Creek township
- Spring Valley township
- Superior township
- Turkey Creek township
- Union township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Harvey County · ≈26 miF100—
- Saline County · ≈27 miC46—
- Marion County · ≈30 miA29—
- Rice County · ≈30 miB33—
- Ellsworth County · ≈37 miB40—
- Reno County · ≈39 miD63—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
McPherson County ranks #103 of 105 ranked Kansas counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Kansas: Marion County (A · 29), Dickinson County (B · 30), Wichita County (B · 30). See all Kansas county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.