At a Glance
Median Income
$58,299
$25,489 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
Zillow: $167,896
Median Rent
$858/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
362/100K
2,502/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Atkins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atkins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atkins a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Atkins residents earn a median household income of $58,299 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,489. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 499 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atkins is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,896. Median rent is $858/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Atkins reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,502/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Atkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atkins has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,877
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density469/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,299
Per Capita$25,489
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$954
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent$858
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$167,896
Housing Units1,188
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent362/100K
Property2,502/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault165/100K
Burglary230/100K
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation372 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Atkins was founded in 1872.
The median home in Atkins was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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