At a Glance
Median Income
$86,922
$37,228 per capita
Home Value
$283,500
Zillow: $350,873
Median Rent
$1,279/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
139/100K
501/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
15.7% smoking rate
How Atoka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atoka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atoka a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Atoka residents earn a median household income of $86,922 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,228. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 962 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atoka is $283,500 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,873. Median rent is $1,279/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Atoka reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 501/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Atoka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atoka has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,237
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density844/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans15.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$86,922
Per Capita$37,228
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,763M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A+
Home Value$283,500
Rent$1,279
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$350,873
Housing Units3,913
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent139/100K
Property501/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,118/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation367 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Atoka was founded in 1838.
The median home in Atoka was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.