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Atchison, KS
City in Atchison County, Kansas.
Population
10,785
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,346
ZIP codes
0
Atchison and its ZIP codes
Atchison at a glance
- Atchison is about 37 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $54,474 a year, 27% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,700 (40% below Kansas) and median rent is $737 a month.
Local data for Atchison, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atchison, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,474
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$129,700
Median rent
$737/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
29.1
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,062), Irish Americans (1,623), Italian Americans (711).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atchison County. PPP loans are for Atchison.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,486
5,677 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,444
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $6,265 per person
How people get to work
Atchison, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.2%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atchison, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
324
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone37 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atchison, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Atchison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark Village, MOTown | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Rushville, MOVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| LancasterCity | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Iatan, MOVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| De Kalb, MOTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| HuronCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| BendenaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| DentonCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| EffinghamCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Weston, MOCity | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| NortonvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| EastonCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| TroyCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| SeveranceCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| WathenaCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| EverestCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atchison, KS in?
- Atchison is in Atchison County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Atchison, KS?
- About 10,785 people live in Atchison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atchison?
- Nearby places include Lewis and Clark Village, MO (4.6 mi), Rushville, MO (6.1 mi), Lancaster (9.2 mi), Iatan, MO (9.7 mi), De Kalb, MO (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023