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Atchison, KS

Atchison, KS.

Population: 13,276 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Atchison, KS is $176,483 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $195,000 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,508/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$176,483

Typical home value

+7.1%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$176,483
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+22.3%
5-year appreciation
+37.9%
10-year appreciation
+118.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$176,483
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$195,000
Median list price
$224,000
Median price per sqft
$125
1-year sale-price change
+20.7%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
35
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
36
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,508/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$669/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$735/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,331/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,606/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
Schools include
Atchison High School, Atchison Middle School, Atchison Elementary School, Central School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.3 in
Annual snowfall
16.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,215
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,398

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Amelia Earhart Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
AMBERWELL ATCHISON ASSOCIATION
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-24 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1968
Housing built before 1970
52.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,927
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
61.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,804
Average weekly wage
$1,043
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AtchisonState medianUS median
Typical home value$176,483$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$195,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,508/mo$1,328/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,927$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Atchison, KS?
$176,483.
What is the median sale price in Atchison, KS?
$195,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Atchison, KS?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Atchison, KS?
Typical rent: $1,508/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Atchison, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm.
Is Atchison, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Atchison, KS. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Atchison, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Atchison, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Atchison, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Atchison, KS?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Atchison, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Atchison, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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