Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Atkinson is a small town in Illinois with a population of 988. Residents earn $53,712 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Atkinson receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Atkinson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Atkinson is $53,712, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Atkinson is $116,900, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Atkinson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,712 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,823 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,616 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,020 |
| County GDP | $2,048M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 90 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,739 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.91% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $116,900 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $179,631 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,739 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.91% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 654 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4132°N, 90.0053°W |
| County FIPS | 17073 |
Winner: Republican by 24.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |