Atkinson, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Holt County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,433 Population 874/sq mi density
$72,857 Median Income $33,513 per capita
$147,600 Home Value $189,989 Zillow
$655 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$72,857 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,600 home value, $655/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Atkinson, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,857
3% below
$33,513 per capita
Home Value
$147,600
48% below
Zillow: $189,989
Median Rent
$655/mo
44% below
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
102/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
4% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°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
97%
Home Value
52%
Rent
56%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atkinson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $72,857 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,513. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 516 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Atkinson is $147,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,989. Median rent is $655/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Atkinson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 102/100K.

Education

32.5% of adults in Atkinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Atkinson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,433
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density874/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,857
Per Capita$33,513
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$913M
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,600
Rent$655
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$189,989
Housing Units662
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property102/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,598/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain24.9 in/yr
Elevation2,106 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute13 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Atkinson was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.