South Hutchinson, Kansas
South Hutchinson is a city of 2,751 people in Reno County, Kansas, founded in 1887.
Why visit South Hutchinson
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hutchinson Zoo, Fox Theater and Houston Whiteside Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in South Hutchinson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Hutchinson
South Hutchinson is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,521. It is a southern suburb of Hutchinson.
From the Wikipedia article South Hutchinson, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Hutchinson Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 1.6 mi
Zoo in Hutchinson, Kansas
6 Emerson Loop E, Hutchinson
Su-Sa 10:00-16:45
Museums and landmarks6
Fox Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Movie theater in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
Houston Whiteside Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Hutchinson, Kansas
Terminal Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Railway station in Hutchinson, the United States of America
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center
Museum · 3.2 mi
Space museum in Hutchinson, KS USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes7
History
The city was founded in 1887 by Benjamin Blanchard of Terre Haute, Indiana.
The first post office in South Hutchinson was established in August 1887.
From the History section of South Hutchinson, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
St. Theresa's Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare2
Hutchinson Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
24 South Main Street, South Hutchinson
Map of South Hutchinson
46 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 (5 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, 6 miles away.
- Hutchinson 3 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Nickerson 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Sterling 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Lyons 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Moundridge 26 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- McPherson 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Kingman 28 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Cheney 28 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Hesston 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Newton 33 mi east, about 53 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
- 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
- Kansas Cosmosphere 2003, Patrick Pelletier ( Ppelleti ( talk )), CC BY-SA 3.0
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