Atkins, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Conway County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,877 Population 469/sq mi density
$58,299 Median Income $25,489 per capita
$108,300 Home Value $178,583 Zillow
$858 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
311 Violent Crime/100K 1,659 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,299 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, $858/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
311 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Atkins, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,299
22% below
$25,489 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
62% below
Zillow: $178,583
Median Rent
$858/mo
26% below
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
311/100K
18% below
1,659/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
38%
Rent
74%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
82%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atkins a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 5.9% (64% above 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 $178,583. 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 311 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,659/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,877
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density469/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,299
Per Capita$25,489
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent$858
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$178,583
Housing Units1,188
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

F
Violent311/100K
Property1,659/100K

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
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.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.