South Hutchinson is a small town of 2,820 in Kansas, with a median household income of $41,936
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
South 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 South Hutchinson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South 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: 86.6
South Hutchinson's overall cost of living index is 86.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Hutchinson costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Hutchinson, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$134,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$591
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,936
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
South Hutchinson's violent crime rate is 296.8 per 100,000 residents
— 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
296.8 /100k
Property Crime
1666.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
South Hutchinson is served primarily by Nickerson.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
South Hutchinson, KS
National Avg
School District
Nickerson
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Hutchinson sees average highs of 45.1°F in January
and 93.6°F in July,
with 30.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.9 inches of snow per year.
South Hutchinson's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Hutchinson roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $134,700 and median rent is $591/month.
South Hutchinson's violent crime rate is 296.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1666.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Hutchinson are operated by Nickerson.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 11.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Hutchinson, KS has a population of 2,820, a median household income of $41,936, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
South Hutchinson averages 45.1°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.9 inches
with about 6.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Hutchinson, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67505.
The population of South Hutchinson, Kansas is 2,820 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Hutchinson: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $134,700, median household income $41,936, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Hutchinson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.