Yoder, Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Reno |
| Township | Yoder |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Named after | Valentine Yoder |
| Area | |
• Total | 37.6 sq mi (97.5 km2) |
| • Land | 37.3 sq mi (96.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 165 |
| • Density | 4.43/sq mi (1.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67585 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-80750 |
| GNIS ID | 473653[1] |
| Website | yoderkansas.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. Yoder is the hub of a local Amish community.
History
[edit | edit source]The community derives its name from its Amish founder, Valentine Yoder.
The first post office in Yoder was established in November 1889.[3] Although Yoder is unincorporated, with no city government, it does have a U.S. Post Office and its own ZIP code (67585).
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
[edit | edit source]Climate
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2010 | 194 | — | |
| 2020 | 165 | −14.9% | |
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Education
[edit | edit source]The community is served by Haven USD 312 public school district.
Area events
[edit | edit source]Yoder Heritage Day takes place annually on the fourth Saturday in August.[5]
Gallery
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Looking south down Main Street (2006) -
Demelia's Quilt Co (2014) -
Discount Grocery (2014) -
Horse-drawn carriage (2003)
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yoder, Kansas
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- ^ Climate Summary for Yoder, Kansas
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Further reading
[edit | edit source]External links
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- Community of Yoder
- Yoder Heritage Day[dead link].
- "Yoder Amish Settlement". Amish State Guide.
- Reno County maps: Current Archived March 19, 2022, at the Wayback Machine, Historic Archived February 24, 2024, at the Wayback Machine, KDOT
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