Atkinson, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Atkinson, Illinois, is 950, with a gender composition of 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained steady over the past few decades, with no significant changes due to the town’s small size and rural nature.

City Facts

• Year Founded: 1856
• County Affiliation: Henry County
• Land Area: 0.76 square miles
• Population Density: 1,250 people per square mile
• Area Code: 309
• Zip Codes: 61235

Geography and Location

Atkinson, Illinois, is located in Henry County in the northwestern part of the state. This rural community lies about 30 miles east of the Quad Cities metropolitan area, which consists of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in Illinois. Atkinson is situated within the Great Plains region, characterized by flat terrain and vast expanses of farmland, which dominate the landscape around the town.

The town’s geography is primarily agricultural, with much of the surrounding area devoted to corn, soybean, and livestock farming. Atkinson is close to Interstate 80, providing convenient transportation links to larger urban centers. Despite its small size, the town plays a significant role in the local agricultural economy and maintains a close-knit community.

Atkinson’s location within a primarily flat and fertile region ensures that agriculture continues to be its main economic driver. Residents enjoy a quiet, rural lifestyle, with easy access to outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing in the surrounding countryside.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.9 years
Median household income: $35,750
Median house value: $66,800

Population by Race

Races in Atkinson:

• White Non-Hispanic (97.7%)
• Hispanic (1.2%)
• Two or more races (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (26.1%), Irish (11.9%), Swedish (9.6%), English (8.5%), Dutch (6.7%), United States (3.4%).

Elevation: 661 feet

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Atkinson

• High school or higher: 81.2%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.2%
• Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
• Unemployed: 7.7%
• Mean travel time to work: 20.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Atkinson town

• Never married: 25.3%
• Now married: 56.4%
• Separated: 0.6%
• Widowed: 10.1%
• Divorced: 7.7%

0.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +44 (+4.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Atkinson:

• HAMMOND HENRY HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; GENESEO, IL)
• KEWANEE HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; KEWANEE, IL)
• MORRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; MORRISON, IL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Atkinson:

• WHITESIDE CO ARPT-JOS H BITTORF FLD (about 33 miles; STERLING/ROCKFALLS, IL; Abbreviation: SQI)
• QUAD CITY INTL (about 34 miles; MOLINE, IL; Abbreviation: MLI)
• CLINTON MUNI (about 35 miles; CLINTON, IA; Abbreviation: CWI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Atkinson:

• GEN-AIRPARK (about 6 miles; GENESEO, IL; Abbreviation: 3G8)
• KEWANEE MUNI (about 16 miles; KEWANEE, IL; Abbreviation: EZI)
• ERIE AIR PARK (about 18 miles; ERIE, IL; Abbreviation: 3H5)

Amtrak station near Atkinson:

• 14 miles: KEWANEE (3RD & DEPOT ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Atkinson:

• BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 34 miles; MOLINE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,891)
• AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 39 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,220)
• SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,310)
• EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 40 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,180)
• ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 51 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,404)
• BRADLEY UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,262)
• ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 67 miles; OGLESBY, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,272)

Public primary/middle schools in Atkinson:

• ATKINSON GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 116; Location: 109 S STATE ST; Grades: KG – 05)
• EXCEL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (Location: 105 S STATE STREET; Grades: 00 – 00)

Libraries

Library in Atkinson:

• ATKINSON P.L.D. (Operating income: $59,890; Location: 119 WEST MAIN STREET; 17,196 books; 811 audio materials; 417 video materials; 64 serial subscriptions)