Hutchinson Urban Area, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
61,693 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,498 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$125,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$553 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$640 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 31
Feb 1 2 35
Mar 2 1 44
Apr 2 0 54
May 4 0 65
Jun 5 0 74
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 1 1 43
Dec 1 3 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 7%

Schools

Partridge Elem
1 miles, N 3.7 star
Pilgrim Christian School
4 miles, NE 1 star
South Hutchinson Elem
9 miles, E 1.9 star
Reno Valley Middle School
10 miles, NE 1.4 star

Colleges

Hutchinson Community College
12 miles, E 1.9 star
Sterling College
20 miles, N 1.9 star
Central Christian College of Kansas
36 miles, NE 1.4 star
Hesston College
37 miles, E 2.3 star

Hospitals

Kingman Community Hospital
21 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Salina Regional Airport
63 miles, NE 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
90 miles, NW 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
112 miles, NE 1 star