Atkins, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
2,347 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$115,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$302,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$712 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
91.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Benton County
2
Cedar Rapids Metro Area
3
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Benton County
1
Cedar Rapids Metro Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 19
Feb 1 7 23
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 2 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 2 2 37
Dec 1 8 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 8%

Schools

Atkins Elementary School
<1 miles, NW 4.6 star
Coolidge Elementary School
6 miles, SE 4.6 star
Taft Middle School
6 miles, SE 4.6 star

Colleges

Capri College-Cedar Rapids
8 miles, SE 1.4 star
Coe College
10 miles, SE 2.8 star

Hospitals

St Lukes Hospital
10 miles, SE 4.1 star
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
10 miles, SE 5 star
Virginia Gay Hospital
15 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

The Eastern Iowa Airport
11 miles, SE 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
48 miles, N 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
65 miles, E 1 star
Quad City International Airport
79 miles, SE 1.4 star