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Haven’s story
Haven in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 2011Detailed map of
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HavenKS
A town of 1,313. A typical home worth about $182K.
Photo: Art davis · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,313
−5.4% since 2010
Typical home
$182K
+10.3% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
48.7
years
Jobs based here
573
Balanced
What makes Haven stand out
The thing Haven does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,313 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Haven’s report card
Now in Haven
Be the first to start the conversation.
Residents weigh in
Live in Haven? Is a C+ for health right?
Your answer becomes a post in Haven’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →79°
Mostly Cloudy
H 83° · L 65°
Local news
All →- South Haven vs Belle Plaine - Boys Junior Varsity Football 09/14/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 14
- South Haven vs N. Heights - Boys Varsity Football 09/11/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 11
- South Haven vs Sedan - Boys Middle School Football 09/03/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 3
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Haven. Another town gets a different order.
Who lives here
Older than Kansas overall, and fewer college graduates
People 65 and older are 31% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 17% of residents (24% statewide). 15% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Kansas.
48.7median age · KS 37.4
HavenKansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
25%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school35%
Some college27%
Associate’s20%
Bachelor’s10%
Graduate5%
| Haven | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.4% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.5% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.8% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.1% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.8% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.2% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.1% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 24.7% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.4% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.3% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.1% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.6% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 9.5% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.4% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
Housing
A typical Haven home is worth about $182K
The typical Haven home is worth about $182,000, up 10.3% in a year, 27% below the Kansas typical home.
$182KZillow home value
Typical home value
Haven$182K
Kansas$250K
+10.3%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Haven has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–46°
Spring44–68°
Summer67–91°
Fall46–70°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in nine working residents works right in Haven
Most working residents leave Haven for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Hutchinson (32%), Wichita (10%) and Yoder Township (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
11%work in town
Where working residents work
In Haven11%
Hutchinson32%
Wichita10%
Yoder Township5%
South Hutchinson5%
14 mi
median commute distance
573
jobs based in Haven
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
Haven beats the Kansas average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Kansas
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Haven | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 17.8% | 14% |
| More adults with obesity | 42.5% | 36.5% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 59.8% | 64.9% |
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
13.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
31st
percentile among KS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
About Haven
City in Reno County, Kansas
Haven is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,170.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,170
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,480 ft
- ZIP code
- 67543
- Area code
- 620
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