CDP in Kansas, United States
| Yoder, Kansas | |
|---|---|
| CDP | |
 Hardware & Lumber (2014) | |
 KDOT map of Reno County (legend) | |
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| Coordinates: 37°56′25″N 97°52′6″W / 37.94028°N 97.86833°W / 37.94028; -97.86833 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Reno |
| Township | Yoder |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Named for | Valentine Yoder |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.6 sq mi (97.5 km) |
| • Land | 37.2 sq mi (96.5 km) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km) |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 165 |
| • Density | 4.4/sq mi (1.7/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67585 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-80750 |
| GNIS ID | 473653 |
| Website | yoderkansas.com |
Yoder is a census-designated place (CDP) in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 165. 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.
History
The community derives its name from its Amish founder, Valentine Yoder.
The first post office in Yoder was established in November 1889.
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.
Demographics
| 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.
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)
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yoder, Kansas
- ^ "Profile of Yoder, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 28, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. p. 2. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
- Climate Summary for Yoder, Kansas
- Yoder Heritage Day
Further reading
See also: List of books about Reno County, KansasExternal links
- Community of Yoder
- Yoder Heritage Day.
- "Yoder Amish Settlement". Amish State Guide.
- Reno County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
| Municipalities and communities of Reno County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| County seat: Hutchinson | ||
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