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Atkinson, NE
City in Holt County, Nebraska.
Population
1,377
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
842
ZIP codes
0
Atkinson and its ZIP codes
Atkinson at a glance
- Atkinson is about 33 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 95th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $79,375, 4% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,200 (27% below Nebraska) and median rent is $655 a month.
Local data for Atkinson, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atkinson, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,375
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$174,200
Median rent
$655/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
12.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (432), Irish Americans (165), Mexican Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Holt County. PPP loans are for Atkinson.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,996
4,344 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.34M
FY 2026, $7,735 per person
How people get to work
Atkinson, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.3%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 12.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atkinson, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
919
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
24.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atkinson, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Atkinson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EmmetVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| StuartVillage | 9.7 mi | 1.4 |
| O'NeillCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| NewportVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| InmanVillage | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| ChambersVillage | 25 mi | 1 |
| ButteVillage | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| SpencerVillage | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| BassettCity | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| BristowVillage | 29 mi | 0.2 |
| AnokaVillage | 30 mi | 0.6 |
| PageVillage | 30 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atkinson, NE in?
- Atkinson is in Holt County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Atkinson, NE?
- About 1,377 people live in Atkinson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atkinson?
- Nearby places include Emmet (9.3 mi), Stuart (9.7 mi), O'Neill (17 mi), Newport (19 mi), Inman (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023