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Atkins, IA


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Atkins, IA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women88
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times85
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes32
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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