McDonald Community Development, Inc.

Fast Facts

• Population: 113 (2020 census)
• County: Rawlins
• Founded: 1888
• Incorporated: 1919
• Elevation: 3363 feet
• Climate: semi-arid

Fun Fact:

According to NOAA data, from July 1985 to June 2015, McDonald was the snowiest place in the state of Kansas, averaging 37.6 inches of snow per year!

Nestled in the corner of the Sunflower state, the charming community of McDonald can be found on US Highway 36, just 38 miles from the Colorado border.

In 1888 the post office in the Celia township was moved to land donated by local farmer Rice McDonald, and the town was renamed in his honor. With a population of just over 100 people in about 75 households living in the city, McDonald is quintessentially 'small town America', though much of the population in the zip code are farm families residing outside the city.

Like many rural communities in Kansas, McDonald is always searching for ways to energize the community and improve the quality of life for our citizens. That's where MCD ... and you! ... come in.