AtkinsonNC
A town of 485. A typical home worth about $224K.
What makes Atkinson stand out
The thing Atkinson does most differently from other towns.
485 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Atkinson’s report card
Now in Atkinson
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Small Town Memories
I was just reading about the old country store in Pender County getting a fresh start and it made me think of all the local places that have…
Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Atkinson. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Atkinson
Most working residents leave Atkinson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Wilmington (29%), Burgaw (6%) and Charlotte (5%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Where working residents work
A typical Atkinson home is worth about $224K
The typical Atkinson home is worth about $224,000, up 1.5% in a year, 33% below the North Carolina typical home.
Typical home value
Mild winters, hot summers
Atkinson has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Atkinson is
Atkinson beats the North Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Atkinson | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| More smokers | 18.7% | 13.5% |
99% of working residents leave Atkinson for work
Where Atkinson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Atkinson
Town in North Carolina, United States
Atkinson is a town in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Atkinson had a population of 296. It is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town was incorporated in 1909.
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- Population
- 296
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 59 ft
- ZIP code
- 28421
- Area code
- 910