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Atchison
Kansas

16K

Population

$55K

Median Income

$185K

Median Home

R+34

Politics

Economy

Median Household Income$55K
This county
national avg ~$75K
Poverty Rate14.7%
This county
national avg ~11.5%
Unemployment Rate3.5%
This county
national avg ~3.8%
GDP per Capita$49,596
Federal Spending per Capita$439
Median Individual Earnings$33K
This county
national avg $45K
Professional/Management Workers34.9%
Average Adjusted Gross Income$63K
Avg Credit Score689
Work From Home %6.5%
This county
national avg 17.0%
Population Under 1822.4%
This county
national avg 22.0%
Single-Person Households30.2%
This county
national avg 28.0%
Banks & Finance Firms13
Income (20th Percentile)$24K
Income (80th Percentile)$106K
Income (95th Percentile)$156K
Bachelor's Degree or Higher17.7%
This county
national avg 35.0%
Less Than High School6.2%
This county
national avg 11.0%
Knowledge Economy GDP %4.6%
Dependency Ratio1.12
Medicare Spending / Person$2,879
SS Benefits / Person$3,811
Education Wage Premium1.91x
Median Earnings (Bachelor's)$54K
Median Earnings (Graduate)$59K
Median Earnings (HS Diploma)$31K
Public Assistance Recipients1.2%
Average Annual Wage$52K
Professional Services Concentration0.39x national
This county
1.0 = national average share

Housing

Median Home Value$186K
This county
$220K state avg
$303K national
Market Rent (ZORI)$1233/mo
This county
$1050/mo state avg
$1400/mo national
Property Tax Rate1.43%
This county
1.24% state avg
1.10% national

Annual tax on median home: $1,765

Affordability & Supply

HUD Fair Market Rent (2BR)$877/mo
Home Price Change (1 yr)-0.1%
Home Value to Income Ratio1.8x income
Severely Cost-Burdened Households9.3%
Homeownership Rate70.2%
This county
national avg ~65%

Market Activity

Listings with Price CutsHigh — sellers are negotiating
26.3%
Active Listings
53
New Listings / Month
17

Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly

Days on Market (Redfin)Average pace
39 days
Months of Supply (Redfin)Low inventory — sellers market
2.2 mo
Sold Above List (Redfin)
23.5%
Sale-to-List Ratio (Redfin)Buyers market — homes selling below list
93.5%

Source: Redfin · Updated monthly

Health

Life Expectancy76.3 yrs
This county
national avg ~78.5 years
Food Insecurity10.4%
This county
national avg ~11%
Food Environment Index7.7 / 10
This county
higher = better access
Primary Care Shortage Score9
This county
national avg 5
Mental Health Shortage Score15
Dental Care Shortage Score23
Healthcare Shortage Score15.7
Healthcare Offices18
Obesity Rate (BRFSS)38.8%
This county
national avg 32.0%
Smoking Rate (BRFSS)17.0%
This county
national avg 14.0%
Poor Health Rate (BRFSS)18.6%
This county
national avg 18.0%
Physical Inactivity (BRFSS)27.4%
This county
national avg 24.0%
High Blood Pressure (BRFSS)32.6%
This county
national avg 32.0%
Active Physicians14
Nursing Home Rating4.0 / 5
This county
national avg ~3 stars
ER Visits per 1,000 Medicare Patients635 / 1,000
Medicare Cost per Beneficiary$12,337
Uninsured (under 65)8.6%
This county
national avg ~10%
Adults with Depression22.3%

Education

Math Test Scores3.04 grade level
Reading Test Scores3.06 grade level
HS Diploma Holders3,705
Bachelor's Degree Holders745
HS Completion Rate93.8%
This county
national avg ~85%
Private Schools4

Safety

Violent Crime Rate3.4 / 1,000
This county
national avg ~4.0
Firearm Fatality Rate13.6 / 100K
This county
national avg ~13.6/100K
Traffic Fatalities1
Social Vulnerability (CDC SVI)47th pct
Drug Overdose Deaths (2024)27.1 / 100K
Suicide Rate22.1 / 100K
This county
national avg ~14/100K

Climate & Air Quality

Natural Amenity Scale-0.8
January Sunshine0.44
January Temperature-0.43
Average Temp55°F
Avg High Temp66°F
Avg Low Temp44°F
Annual Precipitation31.7 in/yr
Avg Storm Events3.6 storms/yr
Avg Annual Storm Damage$40K
Drought Index (2022)-0.41
Heating Degree Days5,110 HDD/yr
This county
national avg ~4,500 HDD/yr
Cooling Degree Days1,359 CDD/yr
This county
national avg ~1,200 CDD/yr
Heating Degree Days (1901–2000 Baseline)5,581 HDD/yr
Cooling Degree Days (1901–2000 Baseline)1,248 CDD/yr
Avg Tornadoes / Year0.2
Avg Flood Events / Year1.4
Avg Hail Events / Year1.0
Avg Hurricane Events / Year0.00
Avg Wildfire Events / Year0.0
Avg Winter Storms / Year0.0
Avg Heat Events / Year0.0
Natural Hazard Risk (FEMA)24 / 100
Community Resilience (FEMA)75 / 100
Federal Disaster Declarations19 since 1953
Fine Particulate Pollution (PM2.5)8.3 µg/m³
This county
EPA standard 9 µg/m³

Outdoor & Recreation

Historic Places (NRHP)49 properties
FAA-Registered Airports2 total
Airports (excl. heliports)2 airports

Internet & Remote Work

Download Speed222 Mbps
This county
national avg ~120 Mbps
Upload Speed37 Mbps
Fixed Internet (Q1 2026)292 Mbps
Mobile Internet (Q1 2026)254 Mbps
Mobile Upload (Q1 2026)25 Mbps
Mobile Latency (Q1 2026)31 ms
Households with 100Mbps+99.7%
This county
national avg 75.0%
Cellular-Only Internet15.7%
This county
national avg 8.0%
Fixed Upload Speed (Q1 2026)176 Mbps

EV Infrastructure

EV Charging Stations2 stations
DC Fast Chargers0 chargers
Level 2 EV Chargers4

Commute & Transit

Remote Workers498 workers
Public Transit Commuters0 workers
Walk to Work368 workers
Extreme Commutes (90+ min)81 workers
Avg Commute Time19.3 min
This county
national avg ~27 min
Walk to Work4.8%

Families & Childcare

Childcare Cost Burden21.4%
This county
national median ~27% of household income
Childcare Centers5.7 per 10K residents
Childcare Facilities3

Civic & Community

Voter Turnout60.2%
This county
national avg ~55%
Volunteering Rate1.0%
Income Inequality (Gini)4.390
Nonprofit Organizations115
Veterans Share6.5%
This county
national avg 7.0%
Married Adults43.8%
Never-Married Adults37.3%
Divorced Adults11.7%
Religious Organizations16
Asian Population0.5%
Native American Population0.2%
Membership Associations11.1 per 10K residents

Lifestyle & Services

Full-Service Restaurants0.62 per 1K residents
Colleges & Universities1
Nursing & Care Facilities8
Grocery Stores3
Hotels & Lodging4
Recreation Businesses4
Professional Services Firms24
Veterinary Practices6
Real Estate Firms8
Museums4
Debt Burden
Avg Mortgage Balance$68K
Avg Student Loan Balance$11K
Avg Credit Card Balance$4K
Loan Delinquency Rate39.3%
This county
national avg 4.0%

Innovation

Inventor Rate0.09%

Politics

R+34

2024 Presidential · Kansas was R+20 statewide

vs Kansas State

Income tax
5.7%Same (state law)
Property tax
1.43%1.24% state avg
Politics
R+34R+20
COL Index
County data86 (state)

Population & Migration

Net Domestic Migration 2023

+7

More people arriving than leaving

IRS Wealth Migration

Lower-income migration pattern (IRS: 0.80x avg income)

Economic Mobility

42%

chance a low-income child reaches the middle class

Source: Opportunity Insights

Real Estate

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Median home value: $185K

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Local News — Atchison

WIBW · 2 weeks ago

Atchison man arrested in connection with sexual battery, other crimes

Terry W, Jones, of Atchison, held in jail without bond.

Legacy | Obituary · 1 day ago

Michael Kelly Obituary (1954 - 2026) - Holton, KS - Atchison Globe

Jan 25, 1954 - Aug 30, 2026Michael C. "Mike" Kelly, 72, of Effingham, passed away on Sunday, August

MSC News · 1 month ago

James G. Strieby, of Atchison, KS

James G. Strieby, of Atchison, KS ... James G Strieby went to be with Jesus on Monday, July 13, 2026

USAFacts · Apr 6, 2026

How many people live in Atchison County, KS?

How many people live in Atchison County, KS ? · About 16,200 people lived in Atchison County, KS in

Benedictine College · Apr 12, 2026

Small Town, Big Impact: Atchison Educator Recognized on World Stage

One woman's leadership in teaching public school kids about their dignity and worth has been noticed

IQAir · Jun 23, 2026

Atchison Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution

Atchison Air Quality Index (AQI) is now Moderate. Get real-time, historical and forecast PM2.5 and w

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