Atwood, Kansas, is the perfect place for your business venture. You will find a solid workforce in Rawlins County, with a population of 2,600 people, and 45,000 people within an hour’s drive. We possess a strong work ethic, and appreciate family values.

Atwood is home to two industrial parks, which have several building sites available. One is conveniently located on Highway 36 and the other lies just north of Atwood on Highway 25. Both allow for convenient access to roadways. The land for your building site will be donated if you choose Greason Industrial Park on US Highway 36. The Natural Resources Conservation office and the USDA Farm Service Agency share a beautiful brick building in this area.

Two important highways intersect in Atwood: US Highway 36, which is the most direct route between Denver and Ohio, and Highway 25, which is the shortest connection between Interstate 70 and Interstate 80. A lighted 5000-foot hard-surfaced runway provides convenient access for private airplanes. Atwood is served by Omni Trax Railroad, a freight-only railway.

The Rawlins County communities of Atwood, Herndon, and McDonald are offering a free lot to anyone willing to move their family to their community and build a new home! Click here for FREE LAND INFO!

The county also offers the Rawlins County Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit on any new or improved construction or rehabilitation project over $5,000. Contact the Rawlins County Appraisers Office prior to construction.

We would like to have the opportunity to visit with you and show you why Atwood and Rawlins County is the perfect location for your business!

Please contact Julie Britton, Economic Development Director, 785.626.3640 for further information.

Local Realtor Websites

Pine Branch Real Estate | Glad Real Estate | Stock Realty

Local Charitable Assets

  • ACE Foundation (community projects & legacy funds)
  • Atwood Second Century Fund (funding for community projects)
  • Rawlins County E-Fund (gap financing for new or expanding businesses)

 

Business  Opportunity / Commercial Property Available

8 Unit Apartment Building + 4 Car Garage

Location: Atwood, Ks

4 units with 1 bedroom 4 units with 2 bedrooms

All units include washer, dryer, stove and refrigerator

Two units include dishwashers

Each unit individually metered for electricity

Electric heat in all units

There is an apartment shortage in Atwood, so demand is strong and vacant apartments are rare.

For more information Contact:

Mick Moore: 785-626-6260

 

My Place Cafe

Location: 305 Grant, Atwood
Former Tenant: Currently occupied by a restaurant
Owner or Contact: Linda Anderson
Phone: 785-626-9484
Sq. Footage: 1344 + garage
Price $48,000


Comments: Great highway location. Can be seen from the intersection of U.S. 36 and Hwy 25.  Corner lot.  Already a money maker.  Perfect for food franchise.

 

Pine Branch Real Estate

 

Daylight Donuts

117 S 4th, , Atwood

3060 SQ FT Located in downtown area.

 

Newly remodeled dining area, kitchen and handicap accessible bathrooms.   Office and storage.  Unfinished upstairs apartment / loft.  Full basement. 

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Owner or Contact:

Gail Britt
Phone: 785-626-3339

 

Location: 509 N. 5th, Atwood
Former Tenant: Seed Business, cheese plant
Owner Contact: Scott Carlson
Phone: 785-626-3078
Sq. Footage: 8,000
Price: $85,000

Price: $199,999 w/ 24 Unit Storage Building

 

Comments: Large building that can be divided or used as a total facility. 3 Phase wiring, loading docks. Ideal for manufacturing business.

 

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Area Demographics

Population
Year City/County
2000 1279/2966
1990 1388/3404
1980 1665/4105
1970 1658/4393
1960 1960/5279

 

Population Breakdown
Ages 01-18 10%
Ages 19-40 30%
Ages 40-65 30%
Over 65 30%

 

Cable Television

$30-$90/mo
Atwood Cable Systems, Inc.
DishNetwork
DirectTV

 

Electric and Gas

Average Retail Price Per kWh (Electric) - 2004/$.073 2003/$.076 2007/$.074

Average Retail Price Per MMBtu (Natural Gas) - 2004/$9.43 2003/$8.91

 

Economy

At the time of the 2000 census, the median household income in Atwood was $30,221, compared with $41,994 nationally.

 

Education

Head start, pre-school, elementary, junior high and high school. Pupil/Teacher ratio: 13:1.  

Community Learning Center: 785.626.9252

35% of Atwood residents age 25 and older have some college education or an associate degree and 15% have a bachelor's or advanced college degree. 

 

2 area community colleges (McCook, Ne and Colby, Ks), 1 are vo-tech school (Goodland, Ks) nearest 4-year college Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS) and University of Nebraska-Kearney (Kearney, Ne).

 

Labor Rates

Professional - $30,000 to $60,000/yr

Skilled - $10.00-$15.00/hr

High Experience - $9.00/hr

Median Experience - $8.00/hr
Low Experience - $7.00/hr
Entry - $6.00/hr

 

Unemployment rate for area: 3%

(national average: 7.5%)

 

Hospitals / Medical Personnel
Rawlins County Health Center

24 Bed Critical Access Hospital

24/7/365 Emergency Services

Flight for Life

2 Physicians, 1 Physician Assistant, 6 Speciality Clinic Physicians

1 podiatrist, 1 optometrist and 1 chiropractor, and 1 dental clinic.

 

Housing and Real Estate

Median rent in Atwood, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $218. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $618.

Internet Access

$20 to $50/mo
Atwood Cable Systems, Inc. (cable)
Carroll's Web (Dialup)

Nex-Tech (Wireless, Satellite & Dialup)
StarBand, WildBlue and Hughes Net (Satellite)

SBC / Yahoo (DSL)

 

Wireless (Cellular) Providers
Alltel, Unicel, Nex-Tech

Average rate plan $42.00/mo

 

Politics

Rawlins County supported John McCain in the 2008 presidential election. 

81% Republican, 18% Democrat.

 

Primary LD/Data companies
Southwestern Bell (SBC), Nex-Tech/Rural Telephone, AT&T, and others.

 

Primary Local Service Companies
AT&T
Midwest Energy-Electric

Nex-Tech

 

Radio

11 AM & FM stations in a 60 mile radius

 

Regional population:

30 miles – 12,500

60 miles - 45,000

 

Services that are available
T1, T3, ISDN, Frame Relay, ATM, Dial Up Internet, Dedicated Internet, Private Line, International Private Line, High Speed Satellite, DSL, DS3, OC3 -OC192, Point to Point, local, long distance, dedicated services.

 

Taxes

State + Federal Sales = 6.3%

State Income =

$15,000 x 3.5% = Low Income

$30,000 X 6.45% = High Income

Average Federal Income Tax = 15%

Personal Property =

Appraised Value X .115 = Assesses Value X mill levy / 1000 (Example: 120,000 X .115 = 13,800 X 188 / 1000 = $2594)

 

Traffic

The average commute time for Atwood workers is 12 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide. 30 minutes to I-70 and 90 minutes to I-80.  KS/NE Highway 25 is the shortest route between I-70 and I-80 (130 miles).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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