Atchison, KS

Living in Atchison

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 85
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 54
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Airports 59
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 37
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Schools 20
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Residents

11k Population -351 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age
26% College-Educated
63% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$6.3k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office22%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked10%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$90k Median Home Value +$5.3k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$463 Median Monthly Rent +$81 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier45%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
LP gas2%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Atchison

United States45
Kansas56
Atchison County33

Property Crime in Atchison

United States48
Kansas58
Atchison County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 1 4
Feb 32 1 5
Mar 42 2 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 42 2 1
Dec 29 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Atchison

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding65
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Atchison, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Atchison, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Atchison, KS

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Benedictine College
2 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Atchison, KS

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Atchison Hospital
2 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Atchison, KS

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Lincoln Airport
124 miles, NW
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Eppley Airfield
127 miles, N