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Atchison, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Atchison County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
10,795
Population
1,346/sq mi density
$54,695
Median Income
$25,839 per capita
$130,200
Home Value
$163,793 Zillow
$736
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
390
Violent Crime/100K
2,664 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,695 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,200 home value, $736/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Atchison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 17.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 872 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5626°N, 95.1366°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Atchison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in |
Atchison has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.9").