At a Glance
Median Income
$46,432
$29,547 per capita
Home Value
$77,700
Zillow: $158,109
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
19.3% smoking rate
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+
3.5 / 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 $46,432 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,547. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atkins is $77,700 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,109. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
8.9% of adults in Atkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atkins has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,026
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,432
Per Capita$29,547
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,700
Rent
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$158,109
Housing Units572
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,259/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation2,572 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute14 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Atkins was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.