Yoder, Kansas

Yoder is a census-designated place (CDP) in Reno County, Kansas, United States.^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 165.^[2] It is located approximately 10 miles southeast of the city of Hutchinson on K-96. Yoder is the hub of a local Amish community.

Yoder, Kansas
CDP
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Coordinates: 37°56′25″N 97°52′6″W[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Reno
Township	Yoder
Founded	1889
Named after	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]	1,539 ft (469 m)
Population  (2020)[2]
• 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

History

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

The first post office in Yoder was established in November 1889.^[3] Although Yoder is unincorporated, with no city government, it does have a U.S. Post Office and its own ZIP code (67585).

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

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2010	194		—
2020	165		−14.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

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]

Gallery

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