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South Hutchinson, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Harvey County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,826
Population
995/sq mi density
$42,221
Median Income
$33,558 per capita
$147,900
Home Value
$141,236 Zillow
$555
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
155
Violent Crime/100K
2,757 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$42,221 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$147,900 home value, $555/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
South Hutchinson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,533 ft (467 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0231°N, 97.9448°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harvey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hutchinson Regional (HUT) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
South Hutchinson has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").