Atkins, VA
Living in Atkins
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
67
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
74
Airports
9
Hospitals
50
Colleges
27
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
750
Population
-368 (2010–19)
52 y
Median Age
+12 (2010–19)
9%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
41%
Family Households
-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black3%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate45%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household41%
Householder living alone57%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$20k
Median Household Income
-$4.2k (2010–19)
65%
Above Poverty
-11% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K53%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K1%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector87%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation38%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Sales and office9%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home9%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
+$18k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$517
Median Monthly Rent
+$149 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached38%
Mobile home45%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K49%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K26%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas8%
Utility gas12%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Atkins
United States45
Virginia30
Smyth County23
Property Crime in Atkins
United States48
Virginia39
Smyth County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Atkins
Inland Flooding53
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Atkins, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Atkins, VA
Minnick Education Center - Wytheville
17 miles, E
Oak Hill Academy
19 miles, S
Glade Christian Academy
21 miles, W
Faith Academy
24 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Atkins, VA
Emory & Henry College
25 miles, W
Bluefield College
27 miles, N
Bluefield State College
29 miles, N
Concord University
44 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Atkins, VA
Smyth County Community Hospital
5 miles, W
Wythe County Community Hospital
18 miles, E
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Atkins, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
62 miles, SW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
88 miles, NE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
97 miles, SE