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Hutchinson is a small city of 39,995 in Kansas, with a median household income of $55,265
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hutchinson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hutchinson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hutchinson city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.8
Hutchinson's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hutchinson costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hutchinson, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$852
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,265
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Hutchinson's violent crime rate is 366.6 per 100,000 residents
— 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
366.6 /100k
Property Crime
2230.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hutchinson is served primarily by Hutchinson Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hutchinson, KS
National Avg
School District
Hutchinson Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hutchinson sees average highs of 45.1°F in January
and 93.6°F in July,
with 32.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.9 inches of snow per year.
Hutchinson's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hutchinson roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,400 and median rent is $852/month.
Hutchinson's violent crime rate is 366.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2230.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hutchinson are operated by Hutchinson Public Schools.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hutchinson, KS has a population of 39,995, a median household income of $55,265, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hutchinson averages 45.1°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.9 inches
with about 6.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hutchinson, KS is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 67501, 67502.
The population of Hutchinson, Kansas is 39,995 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hutchinson: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $117,400, median household income $55,265, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hutchinson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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