Yoder is an unincorporated community in Reno County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 165.[2] It is located approximately 10 miles southeast of the city of Hutchinson on K-96. Although Yoder is unincorporated, with no city government, it does have a U.S. Post Office and its own ZIP code (67585). Yoder is the hub of a local Amish community.

Yoder, Kansas
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Yoder is located in Kansas
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Yoder is located in the United States
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Coordinates: 37°56′25″N 97°52′6″W / 37.94028°N 97.86833°W / 37.94028; -97.86833[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyReno
TownshipYoder
Founded1889
Named forValentine Yoder
Area
 • Total37.6 sq mi (97.5 km2)
 • Land37.2 sq mi (96.5 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2)
Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Population
 • Total165
 • Density4.4/sq mi (1.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67585
Area code620
FIPS code20-80750
GNIS ID473653[1]
Websiteyoderkansas.com

History edit

The community derives its name from its Amish founder, Valentine Yoder.

The first post office in Yoder was established in November 1889.[3]

The community was home to the former Naval Air Station Hutchinson, later renamed to Hutchinson Air Force Station, and currently named as Sunflower Aerodrome Gliderport.

Geography edit

Climate edit

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Yoder has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2010194
2020165−14.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Yoder as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education edit

The community is served by Haven USD 312 public school district.

Area events edit

Yoder Heritage Day takes place annually on the fourth Saturday in August.[5]

Gallery edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yoder, Kansas
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Yoder, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 28, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. p. 2. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Yoder, Kansas
  5. ^ Yoder Heritage Day

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