City profile
Atchison, KS
Atchison County · Population 10,785
Atchison is a town in Atchison County, KS with about 10,785 residents and a typical home value near $130,000. It is 41 miles from Lawrence, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
29°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$129,700
Typical monthly housing
$844
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
72
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.58%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.65%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 16/100
Top hazards: Wildfire
Nearest major airport
29 mi to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 68% Republican
Community
Population
10,785
Black population
5.4%
County
Atchison County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 10,785 residents
- Typical home value about $130,000
- 41 miles from Lawrence, KS
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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