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Muscotah, KS
City in Atchison County, Kansas.
Population
141
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
423
ZIP codes
0
Muscotah and its ZIP codes
Muscotah at a glance
- Muscotah is about 12 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Muscotah, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atchison County. PPP loans are for Muscotah.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Muscotah, 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° / 16°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Muscotah, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Muscotah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitingCity | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| EffinghamCity | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| HortonCity | 7.8 mi | 1.8 |
| EverestCity | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Kickapoo Tribal CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| HuronCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| NetawakaCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| LancasterCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| WillisCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Kickapoo Site 5Census-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| DenisonCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Kickapoo Site 7Census-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Kickapoo Site 2Census-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Kickapoo Site 1Census-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| HoltonCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| Kickapoo Site 6Census-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Muscotah, KS in?
- Muscotah is in Atchison County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Muscotah, KS?
- About 141 people live in Muscotah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Muscotah?
- Nearby places include Whiting (5.5 mi), Effingham (6.8 mi), Horton (7.8 mi), Everest (9.9 mi), Kickapoo Tribal Center (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023