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Atkins, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 2,117 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +116.7%
Males: 1,109  (52.4%)
Females: 1,008  (47.6%)
Median resident age:

40.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52206.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $108,776 (it was $50,833 in 2000)
Atkins:

$108,776
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $45,028 (it was $20,507 in 2000)

Atkins city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $304,116 (it was $103,300 in 2000)
Atkins:

$304,116
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $295,059; detached houses: $295,972; townhouses or other attached units: $238,470

Median gross rent in 2022: $467.

March 2022 cost of living index in Atkins: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.7%

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  • Races in Atkins, IA (2022)
    • 2,21896.3%White alone
    • 512.2%Two or more races
    • 90.4%Hispanic
    • 60.3%Asian alone

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Ancestries: German (49.4%), Irish (12.3%), Czech (5.8%), English (4.4%), Norwegian (4.0%), American (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/15/1917

Elevation: 850 feet

Land area: 0.82 square miles.

Population density: 2,595 people per square mile   (average).

Atkins, Iowa map

10 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,601 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,554 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (9.9 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (146.2 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (215.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Newhall, IA (2.3 miles ),
Palo, IA (2.4 miles ),
Fairfax, IA (2.6 miles ),
Shellsburg, IA (2.6 miles ),
Norway, IA (2.7 miles ),
Walford, IA (2.9 miles ),
Watkins, IA (3.1 miles),
Hiawatha, IA (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 41.99 N, Longitude: 91.86 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in Atkins, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Atkins, IA in 2022
Atkins satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $341,700
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $153,600
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $258,300
  • 2019: 11 buildings, average cost: $266,800
  • 2018: 11 buildings, average cost: $266,800
  • 2017: 19 buildings, average cost: $241,200
  • 2016: 16 buildings, average cost: $255,300
  • 2015: 15 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $315,100
  • 2013: 13 buildings, average cost: $229,300
  • 2012: 13 buildings, average cost: $232,700
  • 2011: 10 buildings, average cost: $245,100
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $215,000
  • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $212,300
  • 2008: 12 buildings, average cost: $223,800
  • 2007: 18 buildings, average cost: $163,600
  • 2006: 37 buildings, average cost: $212,600
  • 2005: 36 buildings, average cost: $188,600
  • 2004: 37 buildings, average cost: $200,300
  • 2003: 23 buildings, average cost: $183,000
  • 2002: 18 buildings, average cost: $182,200
  • 2001: 14 buildings, average cost: $186,900
  • 2000: 17 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 1999: 11 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 1998: 16 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 1997: 14 buildings, average cost: $11,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Atkins, IA residents
Average permit cost in Atkins, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +244 (+33.3%).
Most common industries in Atkins, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (11.6%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.4%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.8%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
  • Food (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.7%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.9%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.4%)
  • Food (4.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (15.2%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Social assistance (9.0%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (5.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Atkins, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.3%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (7.6%)
  • Child care workers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.0%)

Average climate in Atkins, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Atkins, Iowa average temperatures Atkins, Iowa average precipitation Atkins, Iowa humidity Atkins, Iowa wind speed Atkins, Iowa snowfall Atkins, Iowa sunshine Atkins, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 103. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

103
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.217. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.217
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.268. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.268
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 13.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Atkins-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 104% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.3 miles away from the Atkins city center .

On 8/26/1965, a category F4 tornado 21.5 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Atkins-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 141% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 322.6 miles away from Atkins center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 303.3 miles away from Atkins center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 322.6 miles away from Atkins center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 157.3 miles away from Atkins center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 471.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 351.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Benton County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Atkins topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Atkins:

  • HERITAGE NURSING AND REHAB CENTE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • WEST RIDGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • COMFORT CARE MEDICARE INC (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • METH-WICK HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • HIAWATHA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HIAWATHA, IA)
  • GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; HIAWATHA, IA)
  • ST LUKES HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)

Operable nuclear power plant near Atkins:

  • 6 miles: Duane Arnold in Palo, IA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Atkins:

  • Kirkwood Community College (about 13 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; Full-time enrollment: 11,503)
  • University of Iowa (about 29 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 39 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 48 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 59 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 72 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 74 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)

Public elementary/middle school in Atkins:

See full list of schools located in Atkins

Library in Atkins:

  • ATKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $47,908; Location: 84 MAIN AVE; 9,085 books; 290 audio materials; 789 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 29 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Atkins: Shellsburg Elevator (A), Atkins Memorial Union Hall (B), Atkins Library (C), Atkins Fire and First Responders (D), Atkins City Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Atkins include: Saint Stephens Lutheran Church (A), Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Benton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Atkins and their reported violations in the past:

ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS (Population served: 1,670, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-07-2005), St Public Notif requested (JUL-07-2005), St Public Notif received (JUL-13-2005), St Compliance achieved (FEB-07-2006)
Average household size:
This city:

2.8 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

81.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Banks with branches in Atkins (2011 data):

  • Atkins Savings Bank & Trust: at 97 Main Avenue, branch established on 1915/04/15. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $69.8 mil, Deposits: $62.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Atkins:

Marital status in Atkins, IA
  • Never married: 22.4%
  • Now married: 69.6%
  • Separated: 0.1%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 4.5%

For population 25 years and over in Atkins:

  • High school or higher: 98.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Atkins
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Atkins, IA (based on Benton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,07019
Mainline Protestant4,43321
Catholic4,2018
Other1203
None12,252-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Benton County:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Here:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

3.02 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Benton County:

4.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.0%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.9%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Benton County:

16.1%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Atkins:

62.4%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Atkins:

66.0%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Atkins:

27.3
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

14.5%
Iowa:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Atkins:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Atkins:

29.4%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

69.9%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Atkins, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 5$23,103$55,4476$9,309
Other and Unallocable 4$8,379$25,1370$0
Water Supply 4$22,540$67,6200$0
Sewerage 3$15,268$61,0720$0
Parks and Recreation 3$15,268$61,0721$596
Streets and Highways 3$15,268$61,0720$0
Local Libraries 0$0 4$4,669
Other Government Administration 0$0 10$17,492
Totals for Government 22$99,827$54,45121$32,066

Atkins government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $410,000 ($193.67)
    Regular Highways: $254,000 ($119.98)
    Solid Waste Management: $211,000 ($99.67)
    Sewerage: $152,000 ($71.80)
    General Public Buildings: $145,000 ($68.49)
    Libraries: $101,000 ($47.71)
    Financial Administration: $89,000 ($42.04)
    Parks and Recreation: $78,000 ($36.84)
    Central Staff Services: $38,000 ($17.95)
    Local Fire Protection: $37,000 ($17.48)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $26,000 ($12.28)
    Police Protection: $23,000 ($10.86)
    General - Other: $14,000 ($6.61)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $8,000 ($3.78)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $264,000 ($124.70)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Solid Waste Management: $211,000 ($99.67)
    Other - Police Protection: $23,000 ($10.86)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $308,000 ($145.49)

Atkins government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $605,000 ($285.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $168,000 ($79.36)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $56,000 ($26.45)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,106,000 ($994.80)
    Rents: $22,000 ($10.39)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($1.42)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $286,000 ($135.10)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $250,000 ($118.09)
    Other: $3,000 ($1.42)
  • Tax - Property: $1,020,000 ($481.81)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $139,000 ($65.66)
    Other License: $20,000 ($9.45)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,000 ($3.78)

Atkins government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,596,000 ($3115.73)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,105,000 ($2883.80)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $491,000 ($231.93)

Atkins government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,519,000 ($717.52)

Strongest AM radio stations in Atkins:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KMRY (1450 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SELLERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KMJM (1360 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Atkins:

  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT-FM (96.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCCK-FM (88.3 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KHAK (98.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K261CA (100.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: POWER DU PREE BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Atkins:

  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K17ET (Channel 17; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KCDE-LP (Channel 67; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCDR-LP (Channel 55; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KHHH-LP (Channel 57; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRUB-LP (Channel 65; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K64DG (Channel 64; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: R B SHELDAHL)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 31.5mTotal length
  • 17,720Total average daily traffic
  • 2,594Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,720Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Atkins, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 21960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Atkins, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Atkins)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 91 Railroad St. (Lat: 41.997500 Lon: -91.859389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 16.5 m, Overall height: 18.6 m, Call Sign: KJP509,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.280 MHz, 154.400 MHz, Grant Date: 02/18/2015, Expiration Date: 03/03/2025, Registrant: Racom Corp., 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Fax: (641) 752-0674, Email:

  • 85 Main (Lat: 41.995278 Lon: -91.860750), Call Sign: WSH597,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.350 MHz, Grant Date: 10/13/1999, Expiration Date: 11/22/2004, Cancellation Date: 01/22/2005, Registrant: Atkins Telephone Company Inc, 85 Main Ave, Atkins, IA 52206, Phone: (319) 446-7331


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • FAIRFIELD, 4 Blks North Of Hwy 1.8 Mi E Of Stop Light (Lat: 41.011667 Lon: -91.937500), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WMS454,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 12/29/2020, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Atkins, 7244 31st Ave. (Lat: 41.971944 Lon: -91.891028), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WPQY567,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 10/26/2010, Expiration Date: 11/30/2020, Cancellation Date: 04/15/2016, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • RT 30 NEWHALL, 7279 30th Avenue (Lat: 41.966667 Lon: -91.915250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQTI436,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/10/2014, Expiration Date: 02/10/2024, Cancellation Date: 07/08/2015, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 2200 N. Greenville Ave #1w, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 234-7003, Fax: (972) 301-6893, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Atkins)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5071D, N5071D, N-5071D, Serial Number: 51171, Certificate Issue Date: 03/07/2019
    Registrant (Partnership): Steven J Higham, 3049 74th St, Atkins, IA 52206, Other Owners: James E Higham
  • Aircraft: FAIRCHILD 24R-46A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 102 mph), Engine: FAIRCHILD 6-440 SERIES (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 81207, N81207, N-81207, Serial Number: R46-108, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 08/22/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 12/20/2018
    Registrant (Co-Owned): James E Higham, 3049 74th St, Atkins, IA 52206, Other Owners: Philip J Conn

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of fire incidents - 17 took place in 2011, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Atkins, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (45.9%), and Structure Fires (36.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Atkins, IA
    • 7245.9%Outside Fires
    • 5736.3%Structure Fires
    • 2113.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 74.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Atkins, IA
Most common first names in Atkins, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1283.8 years
Charles880.0 years
Mary679.5 years
Fred682.2 years
Arthur575.2 years
John583.0 years
Alice580.0 years
Louis580.2 years
Anna587.4 years
Walter588.2 years
Most common last names in Atkins, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Krug1580.9 years
Rinderknecht1182.1 years
Haerther977.6 years
Keiper881.5 years
Armstrong678.7 years
Gerhold681.0 years
Rathje681.7 years
Koehn589.0 years
Schminke588.6 years
Johnson568.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Atkins, IA
  • 81.4%Utility gas
  • 17.1%Electricity
  • 1.5%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Atkins, IA
  • 79.7%Electricity
  • 15.3%Utility gas
  • 5.1%Solar energy


Atkins compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 9 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 25 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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