Atkins, IA

Atkins, Iowa

Atkins, Iowa, in Benton county, is 11 miles W of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 213 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are an estimated 977 people in the city.

The People and Families of Atkins

In Atkins, about 73% of adults are married. Many folks in Atkins are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Atkins. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atkins had a median family income of $58,375. Atkins has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Atkins living below the poverty line. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city.

Atkins Housing

Approximately 85% of housing in Atkins is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Atkins, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Atkins, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Atkins strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Atkins, IA

Comparing Atkins to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Atkins Almanac

Atkins Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Atkins Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Atkins Public Libraries

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Atkins Colleges

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