At a Glance
Median Income
$58,816
$25,928 per capita
Violent Crime
418/100K
3,058/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Atwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atwood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Atwood residents earn a median household income of $58,816 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,928. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 656 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Atwood reports 418 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,058/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Atwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population188
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,816
Per Capita$25,928
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,419M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$373,890
Housing Units57
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent418/100K
Property3,058/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,001 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Atwood was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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