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.
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.
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]
The community is served by Haven USD 312 public school district.
Yoder Heritage Day takes place annually on the fourth Saturday in August.[4]