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Atkinson, NE

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Population
1,316
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,105 ft
Median Home Value
$174,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$655/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$79,375
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Atkinson

Located in north-central Nebraska’s farm and ranch country, Atkinson offers a relaxed, tight-knit small-town lifestyle. The community grew around the railroad in the late 1800s and holds onto its deep agricultural roots today. Life here centers on local schools, quiet neighborhoods, and annual traditions like Hay Days, an August celebration that has brought residents together for parades and community fun since 1940. It is a welcoming spot for anyone seeking a slower pace.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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