Atwood at a glance
- Population: a Census-estimated 1,242, placing it 167th among Kansas's 625 places (Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 1,291 people (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: down about 3.8% from the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Kansas places: 167th out of 625 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: larger than about 73% of the Census places in Kansas (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 39.8099 / -101.0419, per the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities: Oberlin, KS (27 mi); Colby, KS (29 mi); McCook, NE (35 mi); St. Francis, KS (40 mi); Goodland, KS (48 mi); US Census Bureau population estimates.
- Nearest smaller communities: Herndon, KS (15 mi); McDonald, KS (18 mi); Trenton, NE (25 mi), each a US Census place.
What a personal loan costs in Atwood
Personal loans are closed-end installment debt, so the monthly payment and the payoff date are known from the start.
Because the APR includes origination and finance charges, it is the honest comparison number; the personal loan calculator turns an APR and term into a monthly payment.
A longer repayment period spreads the cost and increases the interest paid, so compare total cost, not just the monthly figure.
Before you borrow, decide what the loan is for and whether the monthly payment fits a budget you can already meet without taking on new debt.
Kansas lending rules that apply in Atwood
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Kansas, and therefore in Atwood.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payday lending status | Permitted under license (payday cash advances of $500 or less; charge capped at 15%) Source says: "a licensed or supervised lender may charge an amount not to exceed 15% of the amount of the cash advance". | Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Supervised lender license required (supervised loans) Source says: "Unless a person is exempt from licensing ... such person shall not engage in the business of: (a) Making supervised loans". | Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC) Source says: "The Office of the State Bank Commissioner regulates all state-chartered banks, trust companies, mortgage businesses, supervised lenders, credit service organizations, earned wage access service providers, and money transmitters". | Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner as of 2026-09-16 |
| UCCC consumer loan rate caps | 36% on first $860 of unpaid balance; 21% above $860 (closed-end consumer loans) Source says: "36% on the unpaid principal balance which is $860 or less, and 21% on the unpaid principal balance which exceeds $860". | Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 15% per annum (general contract-rate ceiling for written instruments) Source says: "may stipulate therein for interest receivable ... at a rate not to exceed 15% per annum unless otherwise specifically authorized by law". | Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Atwood
Run through this list before signing anything in Atwood:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Kansas using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.