Atchison County, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,216 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,260 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$465 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$418 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 24
Feb 1 6 29
Mar 2 3 40
Apr 3 1 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 1 5 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MO State Senate District 12, MO State House District 1, MO
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Schools

Tarkio Elem
2 miles, E • 3.7 star
Tarkio High
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
Rock Port Elem
4 miles, W • 4.6 star
Rock Port High
4 miles, W • 4.1 star

Colleges

Peru State College
16 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Northwest Missouri State University
30 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Highland Community College
40 miles, S • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Community Hospital Association
6 miles, S • 4.1 star
Shenandoah Medical Center
22 miles, NE • 3.2 star

Airports

Eppley Airfield
65 miles, N • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
75 miles, NW • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
87 miles, S • 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
111 miles, SW • 1 star