Atchison County, KS

Living in Atchison County

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 69
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 41
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Schools 15
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Residents

16k Population -621 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated
65% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$6.3k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$110k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$499 Median Monthly Rent +$113 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
LP gas18%
Utility gas59%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Atchison County

United States45
Kansas56

Property Crime in Atchison County

United States48
Kansas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 1 4
Feb 32 1 5
Mar 43 2 2
Apr 54 3 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 42 2 1
Dec 30 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Atchison County

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding65
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Atchison County, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Atchison County, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Atchison County, KS

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Benedictine College
11 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Atchison County, KS

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Atchison Hospital
10 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Atchison County, KS

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Lincoln Airport
119 miles, NW
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Eppley Airfield
126 miles, N