The Town FilesHoyt, Kansas
City in Jackson County · population 593 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $170,300
- Household income
- $71,364
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 36.9
Hoyt is a city of 593 people in Jackson County, Kansas. The median home is worth $170,300, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks quieter than 90% of Kansas towns, better transit than 73% of Kansas towns.
How Hoyt 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 Hoyt is worth $170,300, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $71,364, which is more affordable than 37% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $1,023 a month. 77.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hoyt | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,300 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,023 | $815 |
| Median household income | $71,364 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 77.7% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hoyt
| People | Hoyt | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.1% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hoyt
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 17.8°F. About 37.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.2 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hoyt since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on August 6, 1962 about 9.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 111 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 29, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 111 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 26, 2016.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4940: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| July 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4230: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| August 10, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1932: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 4,378 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,312 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Hoyt itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Hoyt
2 public schools with 612 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Valley Elementary | PK-4 | 383 | 14.2 |
| Royal Valley High | 9-12 | 229 | 10.9 |
Towns near Hoyt
- Meriden, KS8.5 mi · 744 people · home $176,400
- Ozawkie, KS13.0 mi · 638 people · home $214,300
- Silver Lake, KS13.0 mi · 1,345 people · home $169,300
- Valley Falls, KS14.6 mi · 1,092 people · home $122,700
- Topeka, KS14.8 mi · 126,587 people · home $144,200
- Rossville, KS15.1 mi · 1,105 people · home $154,600
- Holton, KS15.3 mi · 3,401 people · home $142,800
- Tecumseh, KS16.3 mi · 696 people · home $200,400
Hoyt questions
Is Hoyt, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hoyt scores better for retirees than 44% of Kansas towns and quieter than 90%. 10.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Hoyt?
The median owner-occupied home in Hoyt is valued at $170,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,364, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,023 a month.
What is the weather like in Hoyt?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.6 inches of precipitation a year and 14.2 inches of snow.
Does Hoyt get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hoyt since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on August 6, 1962. 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)