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Hutchinson, KS

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Population
39,595
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,536 ft
Median Home Value
$125,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$881/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,687
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Hutchinson in context.

OverallBest places in KansasPopulation ranking#11 highest population in KansasNearest larger communityWichita, Kansas40 miles away · 400,987 residents.

About Hutchinson

Hutchinson is the county seat and largest city of Reno County, set along the Arkansas River in central Kansas. It grew at a Santa Fe Railway crossing and has been tied to salt mining since 1887, which gave it the nickname "Salt City." That underground story still matters, especially with the Strataca salt mine attraction nearby. Hutchinson also hosts the Kansas State Fair, giving the city a statewide civic role beyond its size and a clear identity as a central Kansas hub.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+98.5rating

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