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Hoyt, KS

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Population
593
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,177 ft
Median Home Value
$170,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,023/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,364
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityTopeka, Kansas15 miles away · 125,795 residents.

About Hoyt

Hoyt is a small, quiet community of around 600 people tucked into the rolling countryside of Jackson County in northeast Kansas. It is an appealing spot for families, with Royal Valley’s elementary and high schools sitting right in town. Because US Highway 75 runs right along the edge of town, residents get the peace of rural living along with a quick 15-minute drive south into Topeka for work, groceries, and appointments.

Downtown Hoyt, Kansas

The town got its start in 1886 as a shipping stop on the Rock Island Railroad, named after abolitionist George Henry Hoyt. Over the decades, it has evolved into a tight-knit bedroom community where Friday night school sports, local get-togethers, and quiet neighborhood streets define daily life. If you are looking for wide-open Kansas skies and a friendly small-town feel within an easy commute of the state capital, Hoyt fits the bill.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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