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B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  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
    C+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B-
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Population
10,798

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$84,700
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$576
National
$949
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Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    34%
  • Own
    66%

Atchison Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    197
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    37
    41
  • Robbery
    66
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    685
    500
  • Theft
    2,750
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    141
    284

Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$41,696
National
$55,322
Children
20%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    13%
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It's a very small community. Lots of crime, local court system makes no effort to make circumstances better, just creates an unending cycle. Very few job opportunities. Great private school programs.
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I was born and raised in Atchison, I’ve lived in both the City and county. It’s a great place to raise a family. It is a family oriented town there are many activities to do throughout the year. The best ones are Amelia Earhart Festival and Lakefest.
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.