Atchison County

MO · Pop. 144,362 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Atchison County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 144,362.

$/Acre: $2,754

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 86.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.97%

Combined Sales Tax5.19%

Cost of Living Index93.4

Median Household Income$43,349

Poverty Rate18.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,754

Median Home Price$327K

Acres for Sale1323

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,046 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)264 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K488

Property Crime /100K303

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyModerate