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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 33.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,106 ft (642 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 874/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5309°N, 98.9747°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Holt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Atkinson has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.4").