Atchison County, Kansas
Among the top 8% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 2% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
- top 5% for park & nature access
- top 10% for airport distance
- bottom 14% for property crime
Atchison County is a county in Kansas with about 16,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include park & nature access, airport distance, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on property tax rate and property crime.
Official websiteatchisoncountyks.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.2 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 77% of US counties
Home Value$123k28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$771better than 62% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.43%better than 17% of US counties
Income Tax5.69%better than 35% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.77%better than 19% of US counties
Unemployment4.5%better than 56% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.4 in35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall16.7 inbetter than 44% of US counties
Sunny Days213 daysbetter than 26% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 37% of US counties
Comfortable Days64 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk16.0better than 82% of US counties
School Quality49.5better than 38% of US counties
Violent Crime1149/100kbetter than 28% of US counties
Property Crime1976/100kbetter than 14% of US counties
Community
Population16,30935th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.112th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2242nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9412th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3546th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.8%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.7%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.3%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.8%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 76% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 56% of US counties
Airport Distance34 mibetter than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.8%better than 41% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.61better than 31% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 95% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Atchison County an affordable place to live?
- Atchison County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 77% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Atchison County?
- The median home value in Atchison County is $123k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Atchison County?
- Median household income in Atchison County is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Atchison County?
- Median gross rent in Atchison County is $771 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Atchison County safe?
- Atchison County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1149/100k (better than 28%). Property crime is 1976/100k.
- What is the weather like in Atchison County?
- Atchison County averages 78°F in July and 28°F in January, with 36.4 in of annual precipitation and about 213 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Atchison County?
- Public-school quality in Atchison County is below average, scoring better than 38% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Atchison County?
- The average one-way commute in Atchison County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)