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About Atkinson
Town in Henry County, Illinois, United StatesAtkinson is a town in Henry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 965 at the 2020 census, down from 972 in 2010.
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Housing in Atkinson
The median sale price was $195,000 in May 2026.
Safety in Atkinson
Not graded
Atkinson has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Atkinson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Atkinson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Geneseo (19%), Moline (7%) and Rock Island (5%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Health in Atkinson
Health Grade B
Healthier than 62% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 90% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Atkinson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Atkinson
Full climate →Atkinson has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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