Hutchinson, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Harvey County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
39,837 Population 1,567/sq mi density
$58,801 Median Income $30,401 per capita
$122,600 Home Value $143,680 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
384 Violent Crime/100K 2,298 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,801 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,600 home value, $883/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hutchinson, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,801
22% below
$30,401 per capita
Home Value
$122,600
57% below
Zillow: $143,680
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
384/100K
1% above
2,298/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
41% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Hutchinson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hutchinson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
43%
Rent
76%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
101%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hutchinson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hutchinson residents earn a median household income of $58,801 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,401. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 849 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hutchinson is $122,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,680. Median rent is $883/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Hutchinson reports 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,298/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in Hutchinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hutchinson has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population39,837
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,567/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,801
Per Capita$30,401
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$1,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$922

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,600
Rent$883
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$143,680
Housing Units18,184
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent384/100K
Property2,298/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault278/100K
Burglary205/100K

Health

Obesity45.4%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,762/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain28.3 in/yr
Elevation1,535 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute15 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Hutchinson was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.