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Hutchinson, KS

Hutchinson, KS.

Population: 24,605 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hutchinson, KS is $98,396 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $130,125 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $733/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$98,396

Typical home value

+7.1%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$98,396
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+40.2%
10-year appreciation
+72.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$98,396
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$130,125
Median list price
$104,950
Median price per sqft
$90
1-year sale-price change
+18.3%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+4.0%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$733/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$709/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$778/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,018/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,294/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,423/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Hutchinson Public Schools, Nickerson
Schools include
Faris Elementary, Graber Elementary, McCandless Elementary, Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Middle School 8

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, hail, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
13
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Obee Road (7.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.5 in
Annual snowfall
9.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,060
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,277

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Mills Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
HUTCHINSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC, SUMMIT SURGICAL, LLC, WICHITA VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-51 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1947
Housing built before 1970
78.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,554
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
64.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,638
Average weekly wage
$1,057
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HutchinsonState medianUS median
Typical home value$98,396$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$130,125$230,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$733/mo$1,328/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,554$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Hutchinson, KS?
$98,396.
What is the median sale price in Hutchinson, KS?
$130,125.
How long do homes take to sell in Hutchinson, KS?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Hutchinson, KS?
Typical rent: $733/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hutchinson, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, hail, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is Hutchinson, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Hutchinson, KS. 13 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Hutchinson, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hutchinson, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hutchinson, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hutchinson, KS?
9 schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hutchinson, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hutchinson, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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