At a Glance
Median Income
$36,583
$17,764 per capita
Home Value
$86,900
Zillow: $163,808
Median Rent
$796/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
21.4% smoking rate
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
3.0 / 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 $36,583 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,764. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atwood is $86,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,808. Median rent is $796/month, with 33.6% 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 1971.
Education
11.0% of adults in Atwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atwood has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,230
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density711/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,583
Per Capita$17,764
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,900
Rent$796
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$163,808
Housing Units511
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,102/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
Elevation456 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Atwood was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.