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Atkinson, IL
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Atkinson, IL
At a Glance
How Atkinson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atkinson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Atkinson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Atkinson residents earn a median household income of $53,712 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,823. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atkinson is $116,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,631. Median rent is $725/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Atkinson reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,576/100K.
Education
7.8% of adults in Atkinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atkinson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.