With about 10,795 residents, Atchison is one of Kansas's notable places. Atchison was founded in 1854 and sits in Atchison County. The median age is 29.9 and the median household income is $54,695. Homes carry a median value of $130,200, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82.2%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$130,200
Median gross rent
$736/mo
Owner-occupied
62.1%
Median year built
1962
Households
3,624
Avg. household size
2.49
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Below average
Atchison has 4 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading10%
Math10%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Atchison High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Atchison Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Atchison Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Central SchoolOtherGrades 1–12
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime51% below national
Atchison188
Kansas436
United States386
↓ 55% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime16% above national
Atchison2,260
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Atchison Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Atchison.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Very Low
Top hazards · Atchison County
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Atchison is in Atchison County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Atchison was founded in 1854 and sits in Atchison County. Elevation ~248 m.
Map of Atchison
Atchison, KS
Where Atchison is
Historic places
43 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Trinity Episcopal ChurchPease, Robert L., HouseWaggener, B. P., HousePrice VillaMuchnic, H. E., HouseMount St. Scholastica ConventMcInteer VillaHowe, Edgar W., House
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Atchison — frequently asked
What is the population of Atchison, Kansas?
Atchison has a population of about 10,795, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Atchison?
The median home value in Atchison is $130,200, and the median gross rent is $736/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Atchison safe? What is the crime rate?
Atchison Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 188 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Atchison face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Atchison County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, drought, hail.
How many schools are in Atchison?
Atchison has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Atchison?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Atchison. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.