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Atkinson, IL
Town in Henry County, Illinois.
Population
982
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
515
ZIP codes
0
Atkinson and its ZIP codes
Atkinson at a glance
- Atkinson is about 2.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,174 a year, 31% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,600 (55% below Illinois) and median rent is $734 a month.
Local data for Atkinson, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atkinson, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,174
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$119,600
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (182), Dutch Americans (62), Swedish Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Atkinson.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,235
13,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,048
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$336M
FY 2026, $6,826 per person
How people get to work
Atkinson, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled16.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atkinson, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atkinson, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Atkinson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnnawanTown | 6.4 mi | 2.1 |
| GeneseoCity | 7.8 mi | 4.7 |
| HooppoleVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| MineralVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| CambridgeVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| KewaneeCity | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| NeponsetVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| JoslinCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| SheffieldVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| OscoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| HillsdaleVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Bishop HillVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| New BedfordVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| AndoverVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| ClevelandVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ErieVillage | 17 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atkinson, IL in?
- Atkinson is in Henry County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Atkinson, IL?
- About 982 people live in Atkinson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atkinson?
- Nearby places include Annawan (6.4 mi), Geneseo (7.8 mi), Hooppole (8.6 mi), Mineral (9.5 mi), Cambridge (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023