Lancaster, KS

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Population
242
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,155 ft
Median Home Value
$99,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$854/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$39,107
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Lancaster is a quiet little community set among the rolling fields of northeastern Kansas, about ten miles west of Atchison. Founded in the late 1850s as the railroad pushed west, the town has deep roots in the county's early history. Today, it offers a classic slice of rural living, where open skies, farm country, and peaceful residential streets set a relaxed daily pace.

For folks looking to get away from heavy traffic and crowded subdivisions, Lancaster provides plenty of room to breathe. Daily errands, shopping, and local schools are only a quick drive down Highway 73 in Atchison, making it easy to enjoy country privacy while keeping everyday conveniences close at hand. It is a friendly, easygoing spot where neighbors know each other and life stays simple.

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