Yoder, Kansas Explained

Yoder, Kansas
Settlement Type:CDP
Image Map1:Map of Reno Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Reno County (legend)
Pushpin Map:Kansas#USA
Pushpin Label:Yoder
Pushpin Label Position:left
Coordinates:37.9403°N -97.8683°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Reno
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Yoder
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1889
Established Title1:Platted
Named For:Valentine Yoder
Area Total Sq Mi:37.6
Area Land Sq Mi:37.2
Area Water Sq Mi:0.4
Area Total Km2:97.5
Area Land Km2:96.5
Area Water Km2:1.0
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:1539
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:165
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:67585
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:620
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:473653

Yoder is a census-designated place (CDP) in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 165.[1] 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.[2]

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.[3]

Demographics

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.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile of Yoder, Kansas (CDP) in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . March 28, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220328214258/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2080750 . March 28, 2022 . live.
  2. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 . 2 . Kansas Historical Society . June 22, 2014.
  3. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=36157&cityname=Yoder%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Yoder, Kansas
  4. http://www.yoderkansas.com/calendar-of-events/yoder-heritage-day/ Yoder Heritage Day