The Town FilesSouth Hutchinson, Kansas
City in Reno County · population 2,521 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,000
- Household income
- $50,441
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 44.6
South Hutchinson is a city of 2,521 people in Reno County, Kansas. The median home is worth $151,000, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for cycling than 82% of Kansas towns.
How South 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 South Hutchinson is worth $151,000, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $50,441, which is more affordable than 13% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $602 a month. 58.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Hutchinson | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,000 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $602 | $815 |
| Median household income | $50,441 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 58.7% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Hutchinson
| People | South Hutchinson | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.5% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 14.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in South 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
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Hutchinson since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 26, 1991 about 3.8 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 199 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 South Hutchinson itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in South Hutchinson
1 public school with 329 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hutchinson Elem | PK-6 | 329 | 13.2 |
Towns near South Hutchinson
- Hutchinson, KS3.5 mi · 40,006 people · home $125,000
- Lyons, KS26.4 mi · 3,611 people · home $104,800
- Kingman, KS27.6 mi · 3,105 people · home $73,800
- McPherson, KS28.4 mi · 14,082 people · home $211,700
- Hesston, KS29.3 mi · 3,505 people · home $204,800
South Hutchinson questions
Is South Hutchinson, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Hutchinson scores better for retirees than 44% of Kansas towns and quieter than 49%. 28.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in South Hutchinson?
The median owner-occupied home in South Hutchinson is valued at $151,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,441, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $602 a month.
What is the weather like in South 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 South Hutchinson get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South 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)