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Atkinson Mills, PA

Pennsylvania

Atkinson Mills is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 145. Residents earn $73,438 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
145 Population 142/sq mi density
$73,438 Median Income $34,257 per capita
$166,900 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,438 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,900 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,438
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $166,900
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.3%
17% lower than US avg

How Atkinson Mills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population145
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans93.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,438
Per Capita$34,257
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$1,677M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units51
Rent Burden26.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation752 ft (229 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband65.0%
Libraries1

Is Atkinson Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Atkinson Mills receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Atkinson Mills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Atkinson Mills is $73,438, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Atkinson Mills is $166,900, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Atkinson Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Atkinson Mills has a population of 145 with a density of 142 people per square mile. The median age is 56.3 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

145
Total Population
142
People / sq mi
56.3yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.9%
Female 42.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Atkinson Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.6%
1% above US avg
Spanish20.4%
52% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Atkinson Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Atkinson Mills is $73,438, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Atkinson Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,438
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,257
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$58,423

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.3%
17% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,022
County GDP$1,677M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare120
Retail135
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,873
11% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Atkinson Mills is $166,900, 41% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,900
41% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.8%
Housing Units51
Median Year Built1993

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,873
11% above US avg
Effective Rate2.32%
Atkinson Mills has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall33.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation752 ft (229 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates40.4493°N, 77.8034°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42061
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.9-point margin. 65.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.1%
D 23.2%

Winner: Republican by 52.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density142/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access65.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities120
Restaurants81
Retail Stores135

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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