Atchison, Kansas

Population 10,970

Atchison is located in Atchison County, KS. The population is 10,970, making Atchison the largest city in Atchison County.

There are 4 public schools in Atchison with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Atchison is low , and there are 61 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Atchison is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Atchison property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Atchison include Shannon Township, Rush Township and Lewis and Clark Village.

Atchison Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 7.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.7%

Crime Rate

18.39% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 114
  • Violent Crimes: 390
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 305
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

79.12% Higher than national avg.
  • 61 offenders in Atchison
  • 55.61 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

99 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 9
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 77

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Atchison, KS and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Atchison's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Atchison, KS

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Atchison, KS issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Atchison, KS issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 6 permits, 4 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $607
  • 1 Bedroom: $710
  • 2 Bedrooms: $863
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,150
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,290

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Environmental Hazards

99 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Atchison, KS has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Atchison, KS is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Atchison, KS is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.27°
  • February 29.68°
  • March 43.72°
  • April 53.85°
  • May 64.97°
  • June 74.89°
  • July 77.34°
  • August 73.23°
  • September 64.98°
  • October 54.73°
  • November 43.37°
  • December 31.38°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Atchison, KS

Earthquakes
Atchison, KS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Atchison, KS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Atchison, KS has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Atchison, KS has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Atchison, KS: $41,696

Unemployment

Unemployment in Atchison is 3.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.88%
White Collar - 57.12%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Lynn Jenkins

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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10 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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