Atkinson, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Bladen County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
487 Population 492/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $24,041 per capita
$135,900 Home Value $224,432 Zillow
$1,688 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,900 home value, $1,688/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Atkinson, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,000
20% below
$24,041 per capita
Home Value
$135,900
52% below
Zillow: $224,432
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
45% above
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Income
80%
Home Value
48%
Rent
145%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atkinson 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

Atkinson residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,041. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 677 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Atkinson is $135,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,432. Median rent is $1,688/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

11.6% of adults in Atkinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Atkinson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population487
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density492/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$24,041
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,900
Rent$1,688
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$224,432
Housing Units158
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death16,588/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation62 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute33 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Atkinson was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.526 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.