City safety & data profile

HutchinsonKS

Hutchinson, KS is a 42K-resident city in Reno County with a median household income of $58,687.

Reno County, Kansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hutchinson, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hutchinson has a population larger than 75% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $125,000, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

42K
Population
Top 25%
By size
$58,687
Median income
$125,000
Median home
14.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Hutchinson

Hutchinson posts a median household income higher than 20% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Hutchinson area.

Top 80%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Hutchinson

Where Hutchinson income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$58,687 Bottom 20% higher than 20% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. KS $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Hutchinson, KS beyond the headline numbers

Hutchinson sits inside Reno County, Kansas, at roughly 38.06°N, -97.93°W. Population 41,569, $58,687 median household income. Median home value $125,000, median rent $881. Poverty rate 14.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hutchinson's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 44.8%, then short sleep duration at 38.7%. 2 hospitals in/around Hutchinson, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Hutchinson from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
41,569
Hutchinson
Median Income
$58,687
-14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$125,000
-45% vs avg
Median Age
39.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Reno County) - Hutchinson's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
62K-4%
Median Income
$60,645+38%
Median Home Value
$132,500+46%
Poverty Rate
12.5%+1%
Unemployment
3.9%-42%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hutchinson, KS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$881/mo
Poverty Rate
14.9% +5% vs avg
Unemployment 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.3%
Work From Home 4.8%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 81.5%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
44.8%
Short Sleep Duration
38.7%
High Blood Pressure
35.1%
Physical Inactivity
30.7%
Current Smoking
17.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.9%
Binge Drinking
15.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.8%
Diabetes
13.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.3%
Annual Checkup 78%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
HUTCHINSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
HUTCHINSON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hutchinson, KS?
Hutchinson, KS has a population of 41,569 people, located in Reno County, Kansas.
What is the median household income in Hutchinson?
The median household income in Hutchinson, KS is $58,687 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.9%.
What is the median home value in Hutchinson?
The median home value in Hutchinson, KS is $125,000. Median rent is $881/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hutchinson?
The top health indicators in Hutchinson include Obesity (44.8%), Short Sleep Duration (38.7%), High Blood Pressure (35.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hutchinson?
Hutchinson has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hutchinson?
The median age in Hutchinson, KS is 39.4 years. 19.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hutchinson, KS is located in Reno County, Kansas. With a population of 42K and a $58,687 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Hutchinson area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Hutchinson's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Hutchinson area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Reno County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.