Atchison County, MO ranks highly in several areas according to Best Places. It has a high ranking for sunny days (6th out of 115 counties in Missouri), low crime (3rd out of 115 counties), and higher air quality scores (14th out of 115). The county also has a high education level, with the percentage of residents over 25 years old with at least some college or better coming in at 39.9%, which is 12th among all counties in the state. In addition, Atchison County has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, lower than both the state average and national average. The median household income is $44,074, comparably higher than most other counties in Missouri. All these factors combine to make Atchison County an attractive place to live and work for many people.
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