Atchison County

KS · Pop. 81,811 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Atchison County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 81,811.

$/Acre: $1,222

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 52.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.7%

Combined Sales Tax7.2%

Cost of Living Index94.8

Median Household Income$66,068

Poverty Rate25.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,222

Median Home Price$286K

Acres for Sale222

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall27.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,641 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)203 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K461

Property Crime /100K443

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate