Yoder, Kansas

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
Unincorporated community
Hardware & Lumber (2014)
Hardware & Lumber (2014)
KDOT map of Reno County (legend)
KDOT map of Reno County (legend)
Yoder is located in Kansas
Yoder
Yoder
Yoder is located in the United States
Yoder
Yoder
Coordinates: 37°56′25″N 97°52′6″W[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)
Elevation
[1]
1,539 ft (469 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • 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

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

Climate

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
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

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

Area events

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

  • Looking south down Main Street (2006)
    Looking south down Main Street (2006)
  • Demelia's Quilt Co (2014)
    Demelia's Quilt Co (2014)
  • Discount Grocery (2014)
    Discount Grocery (2014)
  • Horse-drawn carriage (2003)
    Horse-drawn carriage (2003)

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yoder, Kansas
  2. "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

Further reading
See also: List of books about Reno County, Kansas
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yoder, Kansas.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.