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Atchison, Kansas

Introduction to Atchison, Kansas

Atchison, Kansas, in Atchison county, is located 20 miles SW of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and is 43 miles NW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 10,232.

Atchison History

Atchison is the county seat of Atchison County, and was founded in 1854. It is named after Senator David Rice Atchison who was instrumental in the founding of the city. In April 1855, the first post office of the city was established. In June 1855, freighters selected Atchison as the outfitting point. Atchison was incorporated on August 30, 1855. A flax mill and manufacturing firms were built in the area in the 1860s and 1870s. An important commercial enterprise of the city, the Atchison Foundry and Machine Works, also began around that time.

Atchison and nearby Attractions

  • Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
  • Atchison County Historical Society Museum
  • Muchnic Art Gallery
  • Lewis and Clark State Park
  • Weston Bend State Park

Things To Do In Atchison

While in the city you can visit the Atchison Rail Museum, Evah C. Cray Historical Home Museum, and the Frontier Army Museum. The Albrecht - Kemper Museum of Art has a collection of American Art from the 18th to 20th century. You can also check out the Atchison Mall and the West Atchison Mall. Every year the city hosts the Amelia Earhart Festival, Elks Barbecue State Championship, and Riverbend Art Fair.

Atchison Transportation

One can avail air transportation from Kansas City International Airport.

Atchison Higher Education

Benedictine College, Missouri Western State College, Park University, Kansas City Kansas Community College, and other colleges and universities offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Atchison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Atchison Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Atchison Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 14%Atchison Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Atchison Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Atchison, KS

Comparing Atchison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens85
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Women47
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married41

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime43

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