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Atwood, Kansas, in Rawlins county, is 198 miles E of Greeley, Colorado (center to center) and 200 miles E of Aurora, Colorado. The city has a population of 1,279.
In Atwood, about 60% of adults are married. Lots of people in Atwood live independently, in one-person housing.
People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.
In 2000, Atwood had a median family income of $39,375. Home offices are common in Atwood.
In Atwood, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. And yes, you can rent a place in Atwood without breaking the bank.
In Atwood, 87% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Atwood; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Atwood is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Comparing Atwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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