Yoder, Kansas

Yoder is an unincorporated community in Reno County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located approximately 10 miles southeast of the city of Hutchinson on K-96. As of the 2010 census, its population was 194.[2] 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 and derives its name from its Amish founder.

Yoder, Kansas
Unincorporated community
Hardware & Lumber (2014)
KDOT map of Reno County (legend)
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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
Area
• Total	37.6 sq mi (97.5 km^2)
• Land	37.2 sq mi (96.5 km^2)
• Water	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km^2)
Elevation [1]	1,539 ft (469 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	194
• Density	5.2/sq mi (2.0/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67585
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-80750 [1]
GNIS ID	473653 [1]
Website	yoderkansas.com

History

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

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]

Gallery

• 
  Looking south down Main Street, in 2010
• 
  Demelia's Quilt Co
• 
  Discount Grocery

References

1. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) details for Yoder, Kansas; United States Geological Survey (USGS); October 13, 1978.
2. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
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

External links

• Community of Yoder
• Yoder Heritage Day.
• "Yoder Amish Settlement". Amish State Guide.
• Reno County Maps: Current, Historic, KDOT