Atkinson is a small town of 1,067 in Illinois, with a median household income of $51,593
and a 8.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Atkinson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Atkinson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Atkinson city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.3
Atkinson's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Atkinson costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Atkinson, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$818
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,593
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Atkinson's violent crime rate is 214.6 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
214.6 /100k
Property Crime
1180.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Atkinson is served primarily by Bureau/Henry/Stark ROE.
Metric
Atkinson, IL
National Avg
School District
Bureau/Henry/Stark ROE
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Atkinson sees average highs of 30.8°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.4 inches of snow per year.
Atkinson's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Atkinson roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,200 and median rent is $818/month.
Atkinson's violent crime rate is 214.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1180.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Atkinson are operated by Bureau/Henry/Stark ROE.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Atkinson, IL has a population of 1,067, a median household income of $51,593, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Atkinson averages 30.8°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches
with about 28.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Atkinson, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61235.
The population of Atkinson, Illinois is 1,067 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Atkinson: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $115,200, median household income $51,593, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Atkinson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.