Major Employers
| Name | Type | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Benedictine College | Liberal arts college | 380 |
| USD 409 | Public schools | 333 |
| Amberwell Atchison | Health care facility | 314 |
| Bradken | Steel casting | 256 |
| MGP Ingredients | Specialty products & alcohol mfg. | 223 |
| Wal-Mart | Retail | 193 |
| Atchison County | County government | 146 |
| Blish-Mize Co. | Hardware wholesale | 136 |
| City of Atchison | City Government | 107 |