At a Glance
Median Income
$46,786
$32,073 per capita
Home Value
$218,100
Zillow: $137,496
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Atwood residents earn a median household income of $46,786 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,073. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,921 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atwood is $218,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,496. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Atwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Atwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atwood has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population161
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,786
Per Capita$32,073
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$4,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A
Home Value$218,100
Rent
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$137,496
Housing Units90
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,212/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,366 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute33 min
Broadband66.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Atwood was founded in 1860.
The median home in Atwood was built in 1949.
24.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.