Housing by town in Atchison County, Kansas
Atchison County, Kansas has 13 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $765 (±$131) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $660 in 2015–2019 (+15.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Lancaster has the highest median gross rent ($854) and Grasshopper Township the lowest ($536).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $765 (±$131)
- Households that rent
- 28.1%
- Median household income
- $61,112
- Places
- 13
Cities, towns and townships in Atchison County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison | $737 | 39.5% | $54,474 | $129,700 | $2,029 |
| Benton Township (Atchison County) | $813 | 19.4% | $52,122 | $103,800 | $2,143 |
| Center Township (Atchison County) | — | 10.5% | $54,338 | $235,400 | $2,263 |
| Effingham | $813 | 18.9% | $62,500 | $99,100 | $1,713 |
| Grasshopper Township | $536 | 14.9% | $69,375 | $133,300 | $1,667 |
| Huron | — | 36.0% | $55,417 | — | — |
| Kapioma Township | — | 6.4% | — | $227,700 | — |
| Lancaster | $854 | 18.3% | $39,107 | $99,100 | $1,331 |
| Lancaster Township | $850 | 11.5% | $63,456 | $153,300 | $1,522 |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Atchison County) | — | 4.6% | $113,310 | $95,800 | $1,592 |
| Muscotah | $738 | 21.2% | $58,750 | $90,000 | $771 |
| Shannon Township (Atchison County) | — | 4.2% | $98,015 | $193,600 | $2,192 |
| Walnut Township (Atchison County) | — | 0.0% | $111,094 | $159,700 | $1,553 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,450 | $30,700 | $49,100 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,050 | $56,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,450 | $63,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,800 | $70,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,350 | $75,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,350 | $86,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,850 | $92,550 |
How the places in Atchison County rank across Kansas
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Crime reported to police in Atchison County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 | 168 | 253 | 1,579 | 16,024 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 20 | 124 | 180 | 1,120 | 16,070 | 2 of 2 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Atchison County recorded 20 violent and 180 property crimes, 124 and 1,120 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Atchison County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison Police Department | 10,604 | 16 | 144 |
| Atchison County Sheriff's Office | 5,466 | 4 | 36 |
ZIP codes in Atchison County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66002 | 13,276 | $747 | $149,100 | $61,364 | 32.2% |
| 66023 | 1,189 | $813 | $110,400 | $55,759 | 18.8% |
| 66041 | 614 | $850 | $128,800 | $56,912 | 12.3% |
| 66016 | 559 | — | $292,500 | $76,141 | 17.2% |
| 66058 | 378 | $738 | $127,300 | $96,458 | 14.3% |
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Questions about Atchison County
What is the crime rate in Atchison County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Atchison County recorded 124 violent and 1,120 property crimes per 100,000 residents (20 violent and 180 property crimes in all).
Which place in Atchison County has the highest rent?
Lancaster has the highest median gross rent, $854 (±$160) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Atchison County has the lowest rent?
Grasshopper Township has the lowest median gross rent, $536 (±$237) a month.
What is the median rent in Atchison County, Kansas?
The median gross rent in Atchison County is $765 (±$131) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atchison County, Kansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atchison County, Kansas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Atchison County, KS
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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