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Hutchinson, KS

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hutchinson - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

39,837
Residents
$58,801
Median income
$122,600
Median home
$957
Median rent (state)

Hutchinson - the verdict

Nationally, Hutchinson sits in the 33rd percentile for household income and the 21st percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

33rd
percentile, household income
18th
percentile, home value
11th
percentile, median rent
21st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hutchinson, KS

39,837 people live in Hutchinson, Kansas - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $58,801 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 11.6%. Typical homes in Hutchinson are valued around $122,600, and the median resident age is 38.8 years. About 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 58.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 10 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Slowing), down 23% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2596.8 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 56.6°F with 32.9 inches of precipitation per year and 6.9 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Kansas run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Kansas scores 90.1 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $957 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Kansas's average monthly utility costs around $217 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 80.2 out of 100 (High).

Population

39,837 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Kansas

Median Household Income

$58,801 /yr

Poverty 11.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.1 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Kansas average

How does Hutchinson compare to other US cities?

Here's how Hutchinson stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 33% higher than other cities
Home value 18% pricier than other cities
Median rent 11% pricier than other cities
Safety 21% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Kansas and the picture shifts: Hutchinson ranks #89 of 109 Kansas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Hutchinson's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Kansas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

33rdIncome percentile
21stSafety percentile

33rd percentile nationally for median household income · 21st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Hutchinson's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Hutchinson's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 47 Avg. percentile National median
Hutchinson's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Hutchinson's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$122,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 82% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hutchinson $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hutchinson, KS Hutchinson, KS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hutchinson, KS-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hutchinson, KS median $58,801/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hutchinson, KS's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hutchinson, KS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 20.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
39,837
Median Income
$58,801
Median Home Value
$122,600
Median Age
38.8
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Labor force participation
58.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2596.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
366.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2230.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
56.6°F
Annual Precipitation
32.9"
Annual Snowfall
6.9"

Schools

Total Schools
15
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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39,400 residents39,600 residents39,800 residents40,000 residents40,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 39,994 residents 39,595 residents ▼ -1.0%
Hutchinson's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
10
housing units authorized
Single-Family
10
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 13
2020 14
2021 34
2022 15
2023 10
2024 10

Permit volume decreased 23% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
83.5%
Carpool
9.5%
Public Transit
0.1%
Walk
0.8%
Work from Home
3.8%
Other
2.3%

Based on 18,405 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Kansas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$65
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$217
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Kansas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Kansas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hutchinson sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.1
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$957/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
80.2 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Kansas

Leavenworth
37,176 people
Leawood
33,844 people
Salina
46,432 people
Garden City
27,781 people
Dodge City
27,652 people
Derby
25,801 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hutchinson's 39,837 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

DeLand, FL
39,832 people
Fort Lee, NJ
39,818 people
Waipahu, HI
39,871 people
Duncanville, TX
39,879 people
Hobbs, NM
39,887 people
Wausau, WI
39,893 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hutchinson's $58,801 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Edgewater, FL
$58,805 median income
Conway, NH
$58,796 median income
Waveland, MS
$58,795 median income
Wellington, UT
$58,807 median income
Glasco, NY
$58,808 median income
Loudon, TN
$58,810 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hutchinson, KS Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hutchinson, KS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 84.2% 8.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 13.1% White 84.2% Black or African American 3.3% Asian 0.8% American Indian 1.2% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 2.0% Two or more races 8.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hutchinson compares to nearby Kansas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hutchinson (this city) 39,837 $58,801
Leavenworth 37,176 $71,239
Leawood 33,844 $184,976
Salina 46,432 $60,624
Census ACS 5-year FIPS KS FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hutchinson, KS?

What is the population of Hutchinson, KS? +

Hutchinson, KS counts 39,837 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hutchinson, KS? +

In Hutchinson, the typical household earns $58,801 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hutchinson? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hutchinson; the closest available measure is the Kansas state average, a cost of living index of 90.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Kansas vary by metro area.

Is Hutchinson, KS safe? +

Hutchinson has a total crime rate of 2596.8 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Hutchinson, KS? +

Homes in Hutchinson carry a median value of $122,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Hutchinson? +

Climate normals put Hutchinson's yearly average temperature at 56.6°F, 32.9 inches of precipitation, and 6.9 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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