Effingham
City in Atchison County, Kansas

Effingham is a city in Atchison County, Kansas, with 495 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,135 ft (346 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lancaster, 6.0 miles NE.
- 495residents (2020 Census)
- 1,135 ftelevation · 346 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 799 / sq mipopulation density
- 66023ZIP code
About Effingham
Effingham is a city in Benton Township, Atchison County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 495.
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Living in Effingham
- Median household income
- $62,500
- Median home value
- $99,100
- Median rent
- $813/mo
- Median age
- 54.3
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Effingham had 495 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 495 |
|---|---|
| Density | 799 per sq mi (309 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Effingham at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Atchison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 495 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5229° N, 95.3969° W |
| ZIP code | 66023 |
| Official website | thenewsleaf.com/effingham.htm |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2020025 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Effingham
- Lancaster6.0 mi NE
- Muscotah6.9 mi W
- Nortonville8.2 mi SE
- Huron8.3 mi N
- Everest10.7 mi N
- Horton12.1 mi NW
- Whiting12.3 mi W
- Valley Falls13.1 mi S
- Atchison14.1 mi E
- Willis15.0 mi NW
- Denison15.2 mi SW
- Winchester15.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Effingham
What county is Effingham in?
Effingham is in Atchison County, Kansas.
What is the population of Effingham, KS?
495 people lived in Effingham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Effingham, KS?
The ZIP code of Effingham is 66023.
What is the elevation of Effingham?
1,135 feet (346 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Effingham?
Lancaster (6.0 mi), Muscotah (6.9 mi), Nortonville (8.2 mi), Huron (8.3 mi), Everest (10.7 mi).
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