Atchison County, KS

County in Kansas, Midwest · ranked on 34 metrics

Rank among US counties

Atchison County, KS is a county in Kansas with a population of 16,175 (2,007th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 824th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (885th of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (1,407th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Household Income (1,940th of 3,093), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,608th of 2,916), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,616th of 3,094).

Population
16,175
2,007th highest of 3,094
Density
37.5
1,717th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-0.92%
2,107th highest of 3,094
Area
431
2,320th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Kansas

At a glance

Median household income
$61,112
1,940th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$145,700
2,267th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$765
2,330th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.1%
1,352nd highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
13.0%
1,598th highest of 3,094
College degree
21.8%
1,601st highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
38.8%
1,264th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
9.3%
1,864th highest of 2,916
Average commute
21 minutes
2,210th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
87.6%
1,407th highest of 3,094
Climate
53.9°F average
28°F in January, 78°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +37.4
67.7% Republican, 30.3% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$765
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 750th of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$145,700
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 824th of 3,092
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)21.2
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    885th of 3,094
  4. Adults with Depression (%)22.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 948th of 2,916
  5. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)9.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,017th of 2,916
  6. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,007th of 2,916
  7. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)18.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,092nd of 2,916
  8. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)36.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,218th of 3,094
  9. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)87.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,407th of 3,094
  10. Poverty Rate (%)13.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,497th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)73.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,957th of 2,916
  2. Median Household Income$61,112
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,940th of 3,093
  3. Adults Who Smoke (%)17.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,753rd of 2,916
  4. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,296
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,764th of 3,050
  5. Heating Degree Days per Year5,292
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,761st of 3,050
  6. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)27.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,657th of 2,916
  7. Adults with Obesity (%)38.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,608th of 2,916
  8. Unemployment Rate (%)4.1%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,616th of 3,094
  9. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,532nd of 2,916
  10. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)21.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,601st of 3,094

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Strongest category Economics (57), weakest Health (52). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 12 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Cowley County, KS91% similar
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    Compared on 10 of 12
  3. Neosho County, KS89% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12
  4. Cass County, IN87% similar
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Quick answers

What is the population of Atchison County, KS?
Atchison County, KS has a population of 16,175, 2,007th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Atchison County, KS rank best at?
Among US counties, Atchison County, KS ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 824th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (885th of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (1,407th of 3,094).
Where does Atchison County, KS rank worst?
Atchison County, KS ranks lowest for Median Household Income (1,940th of 3,093); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,608th of 2,916); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,616th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Atchison County, KS?
Rankodex ranks Atchison County, KS on 34 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

34 metrics with a value for this place, in 7 topics