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Living in
Hutchinson.
About
Life in Hutchinson
Living in Hutchinson means settling into a working industrial town with a genuine economic foundation beyond tourism—salt mining, manufacturing, and distribution centers provide steady employment, and the unemployment rate sits well below national levels. Housing is genuinely affordable at a median home value around $125,000 and median rent under $900, which eases the financial pressure compared to most U.S. cities. However, expect a humid subtropical climate with hot summers—temperatures regularly exceed 90 degrees—and cold winters with occasional significant freezes, plus around 33 inches of annual precipitation.
Hutchinson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Foreign-Born
2.6%
Broadband Internet
85.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hutchinson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hutchinson, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (59.8%), and 5.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.6%
of households
Married Couples
37.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.22
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% below KS average
Rent, home values, and income in Hutchinson
In Hutchinson, rent runs 17% below the KS average, and home values are 42% below the KS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,228
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $150,484 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for KS
Unemployment in Hutchinson
Unemployment in Hutchinson is close to the KS average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Hutchinson Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute15.6 min avg
How Hutchinson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hutchinson, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
Small hub909k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hutchinson runs 85% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
608.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,126.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hutchinson Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Reno County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Reno County, which includes Hutchinson, the most common type is drought, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 24 | Drought | None reported |
| 2023 | 25 | Drought | None reported |
| 2022 | 20 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 14 | High Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $275,200 |
| 2018 | 27 | Drought | $700 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
18 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Reno County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sedgwick County, KS (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 36 miles from Hutchinson) is typically good — 210 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
210
per year
Moderate Days
154
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Sedgwick County, KS (36 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hutchinson has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.9"
Annual Snowfall
6.9"
Hot Days/Year
63
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 19°F | 0.84" |
| Feb | 50°F | 23°F | 1.25" |
| Mar | 60°F | 32°F | 2.34" |
| Apr | 70°F | 41°F | 2.65" |
| May | 79°F | 53°F | 5.52" |
| Jun | 89°F | 63°F | 4.46" |
| Jul | 94°F | 68°F | 4.03" |
| Aug | 92°F | 66°F | 4.11" |
| Sep | 84°F | 57°F | 2.39" |
| Oct | 72°F | 44°F | 2.50" |
| Nov | 58°F | 31°F | 1.46" |
| Dec | 47°F | 23°F | 1.38" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hutchinson
Hutchinson has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
9.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Summit Surgical, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hutchinson
Hutchinson's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Larned National Historic Site, 72 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hutchinson
Hutchinson has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Larned National Historic Site (72 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Larned National Historic Site
National Historic Site
72 mi awayTallgrass Prairie National Preserve
National Preserve
77 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hutchinson
Hutchinson Public Library
901 N. Main, Hutchinson
Cities Near Hutchinson
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hutchinson FAQ
Is Hutchinson, Kansas affordable?⌄
Hutchinson's median rent is $881/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,687/year. Median home value is $125,000.
Is Hutchinson, Kansas safe?⌄
Hutchinson's violent crime rate was 608 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2127 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hutchinson, Kansas?⌄
Hutchinson has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hutchinson, Kansas?⌄
The cost of living in Hutchinson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $881/month and median household income is $58,687/year. The median home value is $125,000. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hutchinson, Kansas?⌄
The average commute in Hutchinson is 16 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from