Atchison, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
10,795 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,695 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$130,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$530 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Atchison County
4
Atchison Urban Area
4
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Atchison County
6
Atchison Urban Area
6
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 26
Feb 1 5 32
Mar 2 2 42
Apr 3 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 1 4 29

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 1, KS State House District 63, KS
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Schools

Atchison High School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Atchison Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Central School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Benedictine College
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
Highland Community College
22 miles, N • 1.9 star
Hillyard Technical Center
22 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Atchison Hospital
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Saint Luke's Cushing Hospital
21 miles, S • 4.1 star
Saint John Hospital
23 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
29 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
87 miles, W • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
124 miles, N • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
127 miles, N • 2.8 star
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