South Hutchinson, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Harvey County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,826 Population 995/sq mi density
$42,221 Median Income $33,558 per capita
$147,900 Home Value $149,320 Zillow
$555 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$42,221 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$147,900 home value, $555/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

South Hutchinson, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,221
44% below
$33,558 per capita
Home Value
$147,900
48% below
Zillow: $149,320
Median Rent
$555/mo
52% below
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
42% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How South Hutchinson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
52%
Rent
48%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Hutchinson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Hutchinson residents earn a median household income of $42,221 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,558. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% 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 South Hutchinson is $147,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,320. Median rent is $555/month, with 30.9% 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 1974.

Education

12.9% of adults in South Hutchinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South 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

Population2,826
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density995/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,221
Per Capita$33,558
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$922

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,900
Rent$555
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$149,320
Housing Units1,345
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity45.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,762/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain28.3 in/yr
Elevation1,533 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute15 min
Broadband65.8%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6

Did You Know?

South Hutchinson was founded in 1887.
The median home in South Hutchinson was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.