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Atchison, Kansas

city · Atchison County

At a glance

10,785
Population
$129,700
Median home value (all homes)
57% below U.S. median
$176,308
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$737/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$54,474
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
17.8 min
Average commute
88.4%
Homes with broadband
60.3%
Locations with fiber available
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing40% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost36% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Benedictine College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates95.4%
College graduates26.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Atchison Business Development
The Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce supports local business development in the Atchison area, offering chamber membership that connects businesses with the local community, provides marketing opportunities, enhances visibility in the member directory, and advocates for local business interests, as well as hosting networking events and business mixers.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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