The Town FilesHaven, Kansas
City in Reno County · population 1,170 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $91,400
- Household income
- $59,091
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 48.7
Haven is a city of 1,170 people in Reno County, Kansas. The median home is worth $91,400, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Kansas towns, easier by car than 91% of Kansas towns.
How Haven 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 Haven is worth $91,400, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $59,091, which is more affordable than 86% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $876 a month. 82.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Haven | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,400 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $876 | $815 |
| Median household income | $59,091 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 82.5% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Haven
| People | Haven | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.1% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 16.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Haven
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 19.7°F. About 28.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.4 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 67 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haven since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on March 13, 1990 about 0.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 63 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 5, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 112 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on July 23, 2013.
Severe weather in Reno County since 1996
Reno County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4883: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4811: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 5, 2022 | Fire | FM-5425: Cottonwood Fire Complex |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Reno County
Reno County had 26,658 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,987 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Haven itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Haven
3 public schools with 672 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Elem | PK-6 | 339 | 13.6 |
| Haven High | 9-12 | 208 | 12.2 |
| Haven Middle School | 7-8 | 125 | 15.6 |
Towns near Haven
- Mount Hope, KS7.3 mi · 806 people · home $152,200
- Burrton, KS10.4 mi · 861 people · home $87,400
- Andale, KS11.4 mi · 941 people · home $253,400
- South Hutchinson, KS12.2 mi · 2,521 people · home $151,000
- Hutchinson, KS13.2 mi · 40,006 people · home $125,000
- Bentley, KS14.7 mi · 560 people · home $122,700
- Pretty Prairie, KS15.5 mi · 660 people · home $100,000
- Colwich, KS15.8 mi · 1,455 people · home $221,500
Haven questions
Is Haven, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Haven scores better for retirees than 16% of Kansas towns and quieter than 57%. 31.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.7).
How much does a house cost in Haven?
The median owner-occupied home in Haven is valued at $91,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,091, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $876 a month.
What is the weather like in Haven?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.3 inches of precipitation a year and 12.4 inches of snow.
Does Haven get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haven since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on March 13, 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)