The Town FilesHutchinson, Kansas
City in Reno County · population 40,006 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $125,000
- Household income
- $58,687
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 39.4
Hutchinson is a city of 40,006 people in Reno County, Kansas. The median home is worth $125,000, close to the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Kansas towns, better for cycling than 96% of Kansas towns, more vibrant than 94% of Kansas towns.
How Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson is worth $125,000, close to the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $58,687, which is more affordable than 52% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $881 a month. 62.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hutchinson | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,000 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $881 | $815 |
| Median household income | $58,687 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 62.6% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Hutchinson
| People | Hutchinson | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 15.6 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hutchinson
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.9 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hutchinson since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 26, 1991 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 5, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 202 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 Hutchinson itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Hutchinson
13 public schools with 5,334 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson High School | 7-12 | 1,283 | 12.2 |
| Prairie Hills Middle | 6-8 | 519 | 15.3 |
| Plum Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 466 | 19.4 |
| Union Valley Elem | PK-5 | 440 | 18.3 |
| Morgan Elementary | PK-6 | 407 | 14.5 |
| McCandless Elementary | PK-6 | 353 | 12.2 |
| Wiley Elementary | PK-6 | 311 | 16.4 |
| Faris Elementary | PK-7 | 306 | 11.8 |
| Hutchinson Middle School 8 | 7-8 | 305 | 12.2 |
| Hutchinson Middle School 7 | 7-8 | 278 | 11.1 |
| Graber Elementary | PK-6 | 277 | 14.6 |
| Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen | K-6 | 260 | 13.7 |
Towns near Hutchinson
- South Hutchinson, KS3.5 mi · 2,521 people · home $151,000
- McPherson, KS24.9 mi · 14,082 people · home $211,700
- Lyons, KS25.3 mi · 3,611 people · home $104,800
- Hesston, KS26.7 mi · 3,505 people · home $204,800
Hutchinson questions
Is Hutchinson, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hutchinson scores better for retirees than 14% of Kansas towns and quieter than 8%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Hutchinson?
The median owner-occupied home in Hutchinson is valued at $125,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,687, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $881 a month.
What is the weather like in Hutchinson?
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 6.9 inches of snow.
Does Hutchinson get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hutchinson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 26, 1991. 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)