Reno County, Kansas
Reno County is located in south-central Kansas, with Hutchinson serving as its largest city. It has a mix of urban and rural areas, with “Hutch” providing most of the city amenities.
Agriculture is a major part of life here, but so is the Reno County Fair. This annual event draws people from all over the area.
The county is also home to the Cosmosphere space museum, which is surprisingly cool for a small Kansas city. U.S. Highway 50 runs through the county, which has a population of about 62,000 people.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Reno County |
| County Seat | Hutchinson |
| Etymology | Named after Jesse L. Reno, prominent Union Civil War general |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Hutchinson, South Hutchinson, Nickerson, Pretty Prairie, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 135, U.S. Highway 50, U.S. Highway 96 |
| FIPS Code | 20-155 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,252 square miles (land: 1,249 sq mi, water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Rice County (North), McPherson County (Northeast), Harvey County (East), Sedgwick County (Southeast), Kingman County (South), Pratt County (Southwest), Stafford County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 62,000 |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.06°N, 97.93°W |
| Major Landmarks | Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, Hutchinson Zoo, and the Reno County Historical Museum |
