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Atchison County, KS
5 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Atchison County, Kansas.
Population
16,208
Land area
431sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Atchison County
Atchison County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $61,112 a year, 18% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,700 (33% below Kansas) and median rent is $765 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Atchison (10,785), Effingham (786) and Lancaster (325).
Local data for Atchison County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atchison County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,112
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$145,700
Prices -0.1% in a year
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,733), Irish Americans (2,433), Italian Americans (773).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 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
PPP loans
$34.8M
992 loans, 4,722 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$76.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Atchison County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atchison County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
324
Most often 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 zone41 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atchison County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Atchison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Atchison County, KS?
- Atchison is the largest city or town in Atchison County, with about 10,785 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Atchison County?
- Atchison County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 66002, 66016, 66023, 66041, 66058.
- What is the population of Atchison County, KS?
- About 16,208 people live in Atchison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Atchison County?
- Atchison County borders Platte County, MO, Buchanan County, MO, Leavenworth County, Jefferson County, Jackson County, Brown County, Doniphan County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023