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Atwood, KS
City in Rawlins County, Kansas.
Population
1,320
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,242
ZIP codes
0
Atwood and its ZIP codes
Atwood at a glance
- Atwood is about 34 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,188, close to the Kansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,800 (45% below Kansas) and median rent is $806 a month.
Local data for Atwood, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atwood, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,188
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$119,800
Median rent
$806/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
9.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (465), Irish Americans (142), Mexican Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rawlins County. PPP loans are for Atwood.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,441
992 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,228
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.9M
FY 2026, $14,407 per person
How people get to work
Atwood, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 9.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atwood, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
986
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 15°F
22.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atwood, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Atwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LudellCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| HerndonCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| McDonaldCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Trenton, NEVillage | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| Stratton, NEVillage | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| Bird CityCity | 27 mi | 2.3 |
| OberlinCity | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| GemCity | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| RexfordCity | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| Max, NECensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| ColbyCity | 30 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atwood, KS in?
- Atwood is in Rawlins County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Atwood, KS?
- About 1,320 people live in Atwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atwood?
- Nearby places include Ludell (5.3 mi), Herndon (15 mi), McDonald (18 mi), Trenton, NE (25 mi), Stratton, NE (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023