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Atkins, IA
City in Benton County, Iowa.
Population
2,225
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,028
ZIP codes
0
Atkins and its ZIP codes
Atkins at a glance
- Atkins is about 35 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 154th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $112,138 a year, 49% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $314,900 (51% above Iowa) and median rent is $604 a month.
Local data for Atkins, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atkins, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,138
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$314,900
Median rent
$604/mo
Homeownership
91.1%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (907), Irish Americans (480), Norwegian Americans (161).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Atkins.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,040
6,040 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$181M
FY 2026, $7,095 per person
How people get to work
Atkins, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home13.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atkins, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
889
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atkins, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Atkins
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewhallCity | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| PaloCity | 5.6 mi | 1.2 |
| FairfaxCity | 6.1 mi | 3.6 |
| ShellsburgCity | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| NorwayCity | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| WalfordCity | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| Cedar RapidsCity | 9.2 mi | 74.6 |
| HiawathaCity | 9.4 mi | 4.8 |
| WatkinsCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| RobinsCity | 11 mi | 6 |
| Van HorneCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BlairstownCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| East AmanaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| AmanaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| SwisherCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| West AmanaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atkins, IA in?
- Atkins is in Benton County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Atkins, IA?
- About 2,225 people live in Atkins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atkins?
- Nearby places include Newhall (5.5 mi), Palo (5.6 mi), Fairfax (6.1 mi), Shellsburg (6.9 mi), Norway (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023