Arkansas
Atkins is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 2,877. Residents earn $58,299 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Atkins receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Atkins has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Atkins is $58,299, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Atkins is $108,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Atkins is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 66 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,116 per 100,000, 59% above the national average.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Atkins enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,299 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,489 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $954 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,901 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 499 |
| County GDP | $1,016M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 75 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,868 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.72% |
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $108,300 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $167,896 |
| Median List Price | $142,450 |
| Median List Price | $142,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $107 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $858 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,868 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.72% |
| Obesity | 43.6% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Total Violent | 65.6/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 65.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,115.8/100K |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 656.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,197.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 262.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 372 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2409°N, 92.9496°W |
| County FIPS | 05029 |
Winner: Republican by 40.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 469/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |