Hutchinson is the largest city and county seat of Reno County, Kansas, 219 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri, on the Arkansas River. Hutchinson's nickname is The Salt City for the vast salt deposits that lie under it, Hutchinson has a diverse business community that includes agribusiness, aerospace, health care, specialty vehicle manufacture, grocery distribution, mining and food processing.
Hutchinson/Reno County combines quiet, affordable hometown living with amenities found in much larger communities. It is an area with a unique history, rich heritage and vision for the 21st century.
Housing Cost
From the historical residential areas of Houston Whiteside and Hyde Park to newly constructed homes throughout the area, quality, affordable housing helps make Hutchinson and Reno County an attractive community to call home.
In Hutchinson, Single Family Homes cost an average of $95,000 while Townhouses range from $100,000-$130,000. Condominiums average $120,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 41,085. Hutchinson covers 21.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,538 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 67501, 67502, 67504 - Area code: 620
Climate
Hutchinson, KS climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 92.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 17.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 26 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Hutchinson is 30.32 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.36 Inches.
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