Hutchinson, Kansas
Among the top 24% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 15% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 7% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 24% of US places
- top 3% for commute time
- top 15% for cost of living
- bottom 7% for violent crime
Hutchinson is a mid-size city in Kansas with about 40,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, cost of living, and walkability. It rates lower on comfortable days and violent crime.
Official websitehutchgov.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in1.2 in
humid 82%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 85% of US places
Home Value$117k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$852better than 58% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 61% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.84%better than 13% of US places
Income Tax5.70%better than 39% of US places
Sales Tax8.75%better than 22% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.50%better than 26% of US places
Unemployment4.6%better than 43% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.9 in27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall6.9 inbetter than 65% of US places
Sunny Days227 daysbetter than 42% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 34% of US places
Comfortable Days53 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk74.0better than 37% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 21% of US places
School Quality59.9better than 53% of US places
Violent Crime2077/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Property Crime2288/100kbetter than 14% of US places
Community
Population39,99597th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.438th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2657th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0361st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3561st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.2%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.0%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)12.9%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.1%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 97% of US places
Walkability9.4/20better than 84% of US places
Airport Distance170 mibetter than 13% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.7%better than 52% of US places
Amenities Nearby19.00better than 20% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 37% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hutchinson an affordable place to live?
- Hutchinson is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 85% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hutchinson?
- The median home value in Hutchinson is $117k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hutchinson?
- Median household income in Hutchinson is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hutchinson?
- Median gross rent in Hutchinson is $852 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hutchinson safe?
- Hutchinson is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2077/100k (better than 7%). Property crime is 2288/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hutchinson?
- Hutchinson averages 81°F in July and 32°F in January, with 32.9 in of annual precipitation and about 227 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hutchinson?
- Public-school quality in Hutchinson is about average, scoring better than 53% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hutchinson?
- The average one-way commute in Hutchinson is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)