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Hutchinson, Kansas

Introduction to Hutchinson, Kansas

Hutchinson, Kansas, in Reno county, is located 41 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. There are 40,787 residents in the city.

Hutchinson History

Hutchinson was founded in the year 1871 when C.C. Hutchinson got into a contract with the Santa Fe Railway, to set up a town at the railroad crossing of Arkansas River. Initially it was known as Temperance City. The city was incorporated in the year 1872. The city faced one of the greatest disasters, on January 17, 2001, when compressed natural gas leaked from Yaggy storage field.

Hutchinson and nearby Attractions

  • Reno County Historical Society
  • Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center
  • Hutchinson Art Center
  • Harvey County Historical Society Museum
  • Skateland Family Fun Center

Things To Do In Hutchinson

Tourists who are interested in recreational activities may visit the Cheney State Park, Martinez Sunflower Trail, and Carey Park. They can also take a trip to the Kansas Kids Museum. The Panorama Lake is a beautiful water reservoir in the city. The city celebrates several local festivals including the HutchFest, Salt Fest, and the Reno County Fair every year.

Hutchinson Transportation

Hutchinson Muni Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Hutchinson Higher Education

Hutchinson Community College, Sidneys Hair Dressing College, and Wichita State University provides higher educational opportunities.

High Points

Hutchinson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyHutchinson Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Hutchinson Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Hutchinson Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Hutchinson, KS

Comparing Hutchinson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens95
Age of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity510
Well-Paid Single Men58
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults36
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents104
Affordability of Property Taxes93
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime21

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