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Yoder, Kansas
Hardware & Lumber (2014)
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Yoder, Kansas is located in Kansas
Yoder, Kansas
Yoder, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Yoder, Kansas is located in the United States
Yoder, Kansas
Yoder, Kansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kansas
County Reno
Township Yoder
Founded 1889
Named for Valentine Yoder
Area
 • Total 37.6 sq mi (97.5 km2)
 • Land 37.2 sq mi (96.5 km2)
 • Water 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2)
Elevation
1,539 ft (469 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 165
 • Density 4.388/sq mi (1.692/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67585
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-80750
GNIS ID 473653

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

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.

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