Hutchinson, Kansas
Hutchinson is a city of 39,709 people in Reno County, Kansas, founded in 1871.
Why visit Hutchinson
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 38 parks and trails, 101 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Carey Dome, Hutchinson Zoo, Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center and Strataca.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Hutchinson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hutchinson
Hutchinson is the largest city in and the county seat of Reno County, Kansas, United States, and located along the Arkansas River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 40,006. It has been home to salt mines since 1887, thus its nickname of "Salt City". Each year, Hutchinson hosts the Kansas State Fair, and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Men's Basketball Tournament.
From the Wikipedia article Hutchinson, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Hutchinson Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 2.4 mi
Zoo in Hutchinson, Kansas
6 Emerson Loop E, Hutchinson
Su-Sa 10:00-16:45
Museums and landmarks10
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center
Museum · 0.7 mi
Space museum in Hutchinson, KS USA
1100 North Plum Street, Hutchinson
We-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:00-17:00
Fox Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Movie theater in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
Houston Whiteside Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Hutchinson, Kansas
Terminal Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Railway station in Hutchinson, the United States of America
Hutchinson Art Center
Museum · 1.4 mi
405 North Washington Street, Hutchinson
Mo 12:00-17:00; Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds38
Fairgrounds Water Park
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi
Apr-Sep PH,Mo-Su 00:00-24:00
Rivers Banks Orchard Park
Park · 2.8 mi
City public park
2911 East 43rd Avenue, Hutchinson
26 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes101
Anchor Grill Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
528 East 30th Avenue, Hutchinson
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 0.9 mi
1710 Waldron Street
Mo-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Carlos O'Kelly's
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
909 East 30th Avenue
Su-Tu 11:00-21:00; We-Sa 11:00-22:00
Celayense
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
309 North Main Street, Hutchinson
Su 11:00-20:00; Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-22:00
Metro To Go
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
15 West 2nd Avenue, Hutchinson
Mo-Fr 06:30-13:00; Sa 07:30-12:00
Metropolitan Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
1329 East 17th Avenue
Mo-Fr 06:30-20:00; Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Mi Tierra Restaurant and Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
700 East 4th Avenue, Hutchinson
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
89 more on the map.
History
The city of Hutchinson was founded in 1871 when frontiersman Clinton "C.C." Hutchinson contracted with the Santa Fe Railway to make a town at the railroad's crossing over the Arkansas River. The town actually sprang up about one-half mile north, on the banks of Cow Creek, where a few houses already existed. Hutchinson later founded the Reno County Bank in 1873, and by 1878 had erected the state's first water mill at Hutchinson. The community earned the nickname "Temperance City" due to the prohibition of alcohol set by its founder who placed a deed restriction on every lot prohibiting the sale or gifting of any alcoholic beverage which, if violated, would result in forfeiture of the lot, improvements, and payments associated with its sale and purchase. Hutchinson was incorporated as a third-class city in August 1872.
In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Hutchinson to Pratt. In 1888, this line was extended to Liberal. Later, it was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. It foreclosed in 1891 and was taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".
From the History section of Hutchinson, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hutchinson
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
1420 North Lorraine Street, Hutchinson
Churches and places of worship10
St. Theresa's Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · Christ Scientist · 1.3 mi
14 East 14th Avenue
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Hutchinson Community College
School · 0.6 mi
1300 North Plum Street, Hutchinson
Healthcare13
Hutchinson Ambulatory Surgery Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
2205 North Waldron Street, Hutchinson
Hutchinson Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
24 South Main Street, South Hutchinson
Map of Hutchinson
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 19°F | 0.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 23°F | 1.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 32°F | 2.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 41°F | 2.6 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 79°F | 53°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 66°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 57°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 44°F | 2.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 31°F | 1.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 22°F | 1.4 in | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hutchinson (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Reno County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-03-05: Cottonwood Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hutchinson Regional Airport (HUT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- South Hutchinson 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- The Highlands 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Buhler 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Nickerson 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Haven 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Burrton 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Inman 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Wichita 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Derby 50 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Andover 50 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Reno County Courthouse, Hellbus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kansas Cosmosphere 2003, Patrick Pelletier ( Ppelleti ( talk )), CC BY-SA 3.0
- September 2013 132 3 4 tonemapped, Ron Roberson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Ron Roberson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fox Theater, Hutchinson, KS, Hellbus, CC BY-SA 3.0
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