B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    C
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    B-
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    A
  10. Health & Fitness
    B-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B-
  12. Commute
    A-
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Population
10,858

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$80,600
National
$178,600
Median Rent
$578
National
$928
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    34%
  • Own
    66%

Atchison Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    215
    0
  • Murder
    9
    0
  • Rape
    37
    41
  • Robbery
    37
    0
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    625
    1
  • Theft
    2,398
    2,081
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    112
    0

Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$40,512
National
$53,889
Children
20%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    35%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    13%
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Atchison Reviews

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I have lived in Atchison for more than 5 years and it is a a great place to retire and raise children. I wish there was more diversity in this town and more respect within our youth. I would love to see more opportunity and resources in Atchison for our youth, elderly and middle class. I do love this town, but like every city, we can always improve.
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Atchison is a promising town. It could use some better local restaurants but the river front park is awesome. I think they could use some more sidewalks and parks for bike riding but overall it is a great little town. We live just outside city limits so we have had a great experience.