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Atwood, Kansas

city · Rawlins County

At a glance

1,320
Population
$119,800
Median home value (all homes)
61% below U.S. median
$138,392
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$806/mo
Median rent
40% below U.S. median
$72,188
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
9.4 min
Average commute
92.6%
Homes with broadband
98.3%
Locations with fiber available
0.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing43% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities27% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost66% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college112 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college112 mi
High school graduates94.6%
College graduates21.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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