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Yoder, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Reno County, Kansas

CDP in Kansas, United States

37°56′25″N 97°52′6″W / 37.94028°N 97.86833°W / 37.94028; -97.86833^[1]CountryUnited StatesStateKansasCountyRenoTownshipYoderFounded1889Named forValentine YoderArea

• Total37.6 sq mi (97.5 km²) • Land37.2 sq mi (96.5 km²) • Water0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)Elevation

^[1]

1,539 ft (469 m)Population

(2020)^[2]

• Total165 • Density4.4/sq mi (1.7/km²)Time zoneUTC-6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP code

67585

Area code620FIPS code20-80750GNIS ID473653^[1]Websiteyoderkansas.com

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. 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.^[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

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
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

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

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yoder, Kansas
^ ^a ^b "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