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Atkinson, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Holt County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,433
Population
874/sq mi density
$72,857
Median Income
$33,513 per capita
$147,600
Home Value
$165,305 Zillow
$655
Median Rent
20.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
108
Violent Crime/100K
352 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,857 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,600 home value, $655/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 36.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°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 23.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").