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Lancaster, KS
City in Atchison County, Kansas.
Population
325
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,631
ZIP codes
0
Lancaster and its ZIP codes
Lancaster at a glance
- Lancaster is about 45 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Lancaster, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atchison County. PPP loans are for Lancaster.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Lancaster, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lancaster, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Lancaster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuronCity | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| EffinghamCity | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| AtchisonCity | 9.2 mi | 8 |
| EverestCity | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| NortonvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| DentonCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| MuscotahCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| HortonCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Lewis and Clark Village, MOTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| BendenaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| SeveranceCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| LeonaCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Rushville, MOVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WillisCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WhitingCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| WinchesterCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lancaster, KS in?
- Lancaster is in Atchison County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Lancaster, KS?
- About 325 people live in Lancaster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lancaster?
- Nearby places include Huron (5.4 mi), Effingham (5.9 mi), Atchison (9.2 mi), Everest (9.8 mi), Nortonville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023