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NE area data

Atkinson, NE

Atkinson, NE.

Population: 2,285 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$186,430
1-year appreciation
+10.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.9%
5-year appreciation
+17.3%
10-year appreciation
+70.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$186,430
House Price Index
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
27.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Niobrara National Scenic River (51 mi)
Nearest airport
Stuart Atkinson Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-18 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Median annual property tax
$1,906
Households with broadband internet
63.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,432
Average weekly wage
$898
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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