The Town FilesAtkins, Arkansas
City in Pope County · population 2,859 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,400
- Household income
- $61,908
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 34.2
Atkins is a city of 2,859 people in Pope County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $124,400, close to the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more walkable than 81% of Arkansas towns.
How Atkins ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Atkins is worth $124,400, close to the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $61,908, which is more affordable than 86% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $889 a month. 66.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Atkins | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,400 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $889 | $792 |
| Median household income | $61,908 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 66.1% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.1% | — |
Who lives in Atkins
| People | Atkins | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 84.4% |
Weather in Atkins
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 29.7°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.1 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atkins since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 5, 2008 about 6.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 38 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 8, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 25, 2023.
Severe weather in Pope County since 1996
Pope County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3461: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Pope County
Pope County had 26,851 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,324 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Atkins itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Atkins
3 public schools with 927 students, about 7.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATKINS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 335 | 4.9 |
| ATKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 322 | 11.5 |
| ATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 270 | 10.8 |
Towns near Atkins
- Pottsville, AR6.3 mi · 3,140 people · home $171,600
- Russellville, AR10.9 mi · 28,940 people · home $172,400
- Dardanelle, AR12.2 mi · 4,517 people · home $138,600
- Morrilton, AR13.3 mi · 6,992 people · home $160,900
- Conway, AR29.6 mi · 64,134 people · home $252,100
Atkins questions
Is Atkins, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Atkins scores better for retirees than 36% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 61%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.2).
How much does a house cost in Atkins?
The median owner-occupied home in Atkins is valued at $124,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,908, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $889 a month.
What is the weather like in Atkins?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 29.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.1 inches of snow.
Does Atkins get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atkins since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 5, 2008. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)