Atoka, TN

Atoka, Tennessee

Atoka, Tennessee, in Tipton county, is 25 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is conveniently located inside the Memphis metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,235 people in Atoka.

The People and Families of Atoka

In Atoka, about 74% of adults are married. Many folks in Atoka are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Atoka. The kids here are young and many.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atoka had a median family income of $61,643. Atoka has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Atoka living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Atoka. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Atoka Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in Atoka is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Atoka, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Atoka, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Atoka, TN

Comparing Atoka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Atoka Almanac

Atoka Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Atoka Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Atoka, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Atoka Colleges

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