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Atchison County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$135K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.6,022
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$135K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,440 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1950
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.76%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.50%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.64%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.20%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.21.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.124
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,284
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.38 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

How Atchison County compares

By median home value, Atchison County is the 47th most expensive of 64 counties in Kansas, and its typical home is worth more than 22% of all homes in Kansas.

Home values in Atchison County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$56K$331K
counties in Kansas ranked by median home value
#KansasMedian valueHomes
1Johnson County$469K201,348
2Miami County$380K13,241
3Douglas County$352K33,657
4Leavenworth County$345K25,822
5Pottawatomie County$328K9,345
6Ellsworth County$327K2,918
7Riley County$295K17,203
8Jefferson County$269K7,830
9Lincoln County$268K1,685
10Franklin County$264K9,973
11Wabaunsee County$248K3,313
12Cheyenne County$238K1,495
13Butler County$237K24,459
14Coffey County$228K3,984
15Jackson County$225K5,167
16Clay County$221K3,788
17McPherson County$213K11,016
18Linn County$212K7,192
19Chase County$211K1,491
20Osage County$210K6,667
21Sedgwick County$208K197,582
22Shawnee County$205K63,968
23Reno County$199K24,331
24Sherman County$195K2,662
47Atchison County$135K6,022

64 counties in Kansas are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Atchison County market

How many homes are there in Atchison County, KS?

Atchison County, KS contains 6,022 residential properties, with a median of 1,440 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1950. The median TopHap Estimate is $135K.

How does Atchison County, KS compare to the rest of Kansas?

By median home value, Atchison County, KS is the 47th most expensive of 64 counties in Kansas. Its typical home is worth more than 22% of all homes in Kansas. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Atchison County, KS?

64% of homes in Atchison County, KS are owner-occupied. 20% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Atchison County, KS hold?

50% of mortgaged homes in Atchison County, KS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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