What are the schools like in Atkinson, NE?

Atkinson is served primarily by WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

What is the median household income in Atkinson?

The median household income in Atkinson, NE is $72,656 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Atkinson, NE?

Atkinson has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Atkinson, NE affordable or expensive?

Atkinson's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Atkinson is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $146,000 and the median rent is $618 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Atkinson, NE?

Atkinson has a violent crime rate of 39.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 49.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Atkinson, NE a Good Place to Live?

Atkinson is a small town of 1,426 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $72,656 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Atkinson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 88.3

Atkinson's overall cost of living index is 88.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Atkinson costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Atkinson, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$146,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$618	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,656	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Atkinson's violent crime rate is 39.7 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

39.7 /100k

Property Crime

49.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Atkinson is served primarily by WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Atkinson, NE	National Avg
School District	WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Atkinson sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 24.9 inches of annual precipitation and 33.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Atkinson, NE
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	24.9"
Annual Snowfall	33.3"

Demographics

Metric	Atkinson, NE	National Avg
Population	1,426	—
Median Age	39.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	26.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Emmet, NE 9 mi Stuart, NE 10 mi O'Neill, NE 17 mi Newport, NE 19 mi Inman, NE 25 mi

ZIP Codes in Atkinson

Atkinson, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68713

Atkinson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atkinson, NE affordable or expensive?

Atkinson's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Atkinson roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $146,000 and median rent is $618/month.

What is the crime rate in Atkinson, NE?

Atkinson's violent crime rate is 39.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 49.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Atkinson?

Public schools in Atkinson are operated by WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 33.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Atkinson, NE a good place to live?

Atkinson, NE has a population of 1,426, a median household income of $72,656, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Atkinson?

Atkinson averages 32.0°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.9 inches with about 33.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Atkinson?

Atkinson, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68713.

What is the population of Atkinson?

The population of Atkinson, Nebraska is 1,426 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Atkinson?

Key numbers for living in Atkinson: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $146,000, median household income $72,656, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.