What are the schools like in Atwood, IL?

Atwood is served primarily by Arthur CUSD 305. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Atwood?

The median household income in Atwood, IL is $56,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Atwood, IL?

Atwood has an average high temperature of 34.0°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.7 inches.

Atwood, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Atwood, IL affordable or expensive?

Atwood's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Atwood is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,100 and the median rent is $687 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Atwood, IL?

Atwood has a violent crime rate of 365.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1005.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Atwood, IL a Good Place to Live?

Atwood is a small town of 979 in Illinois, with a median household income of $56,563 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Atwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Atwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Atwood 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: 90.7

Atwood's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Atwood costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Atwood, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$687	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Atwood's violent crime rate is 365.6 per 100,000 residents — 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

365.6 /100k

Property Crime

1005.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Atwood is served primarily by Arthur CUSD 305. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Atwood, IL	National Avg
School District	Arthur CUSD 305	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Atwood sees average highs of 34.0°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation and 6.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Atwood, IL
Average High — January	34.0°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.6"
Annual Snowfall	6.7"

Demographics

Metric	Atwood, IL	National Avg
Population	979	—
Median Age	41.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Garrett, IL 2 mi Arthur, IL 6 mi Hammond, IL 7 mi Tuscola, IL 10 mi Ivesdale, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Atwood

Atwood, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61913

Atwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atwood, IL affordable or expensive?

Atwood's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Atwood roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $111,100 and median rent is $687/month.

What is the crime rate in Atwood, IL?

Atwood's violent crime rate is 365.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1005.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Atwood?

Public schools in Atwood are operated by Arthur CUSD 305. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Atwood, IL a good place to live?

Atwood, IL has a population of 979, a median household income of $56,563, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Atwood?

Atwood averages 34.0°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches with about 6.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Atwood?

Atwood, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61913.

What is the population of Atwood?

The population of Atwood, Illinois is 979 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Atwood?

Key numbers for living in Atwood: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $111,100, median household income $56,563, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Atwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.