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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Coordinates: 37°56′25″N 97°52′6″W / 37.94028°N 97.86833°W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Reno |
Township | Yoder |
Founded | 1889 |
Named for | Valentine Yoder |
Area | |
• Total | 37.6 sq mi (97.5 km2) |
• Land | 37.2 sq mi (96.5 km2) |
• Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 165 |
• Density | 4.4/sq mi (1.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 67585 |
Area code | 620 |
FIPS code | 20-80750 |
GNIS ID | 473653[1] |
Website | yoderkansas.com |
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.
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]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2010 | 194 | — | |
2020 | 165 | −14.9% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Yoder as a census-designated place (CDP).
The community is served by Haven USD 312 public school district.
Yoder Heritage Day takes place annually on the fourth Saturday in August.[5]