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Yoder, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°56′25″N 97°52′6″W / 37.94028°N 97.86833°W / 37.94028; -97.86833
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Yoder, Kansas
Hardware & Lumber (2014)
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KDOT map of Reno County (legend)
Yoder is located in Kansas
Yoder
Yoder
Yoder is located in the United States
Yoder
Yoder
Coordinates: 37°56′25″N 97°52′6″W / 37.94028°N 97.86833°W / 37.94028; -97.86833[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyReno
TownshipYoder
Founded1889
Named forValentine Yoder
Area
 • Total37.6 sq mi (97.5 km2)
 • Land37.2 sq mi (96.5 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2)
Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Population
 • Total165
 • Density4.4/sq mi (1.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67585
Area code620
FIPS code20-80750
GNIS 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

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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

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Climate

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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

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2010194
2020165−14.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Education

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The community is served by Haven USD 312 public school district.

Area events

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Yoder Heritage Day takes place annually on the fourth Saturday in August.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yoder, Kansas
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. p. 2. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Yoder, Kansas
  5. ^ Yoder Heritage Day

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