At a Glance
Median Income
$115,625
$43,907 per capita
Home Value
$302,600
Zillow: $346,760
Median Rent
$585/mo
14.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
2,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Atkins residents earn a median household income of $115,625 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,907. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atkins is $302,600 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,760. Median rent is $585/month, with 14.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Atkins reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,285/100K.
Education
33.7% of adults in Atkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atkins has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,347
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,134/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,625
Per Capita$43,907
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$302,600
Rent$585
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$346,760
Housing Units802
Rent Burden14.0%
Crime
F
Violent70/100K
Property2,285/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation838 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Atkins was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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