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Atkins

Atkins

Located in Pope County

$176,040 Average Value
$122 Average Price per Sq Ft
21 Homes For Sale

Outdoorsy, small-town living in Pope County

Access to the great outdoors draws homebuyers to Atkins, a small city in rural Pope County. “Atkins is just kind of out from everything,” says Realtor Richard Roberts of Mossy Oak Properties Field, Farm & Home, a native Arkansan with several years of real estate experience. “People do a lot of hunting, and fishing is a big part of everyday.”

The city is also close to regional employers in Russellville, such as Saint Mary’s Regional Health System and Arkansas Nuclear One, a nuclear power plant. “A lot of people move here from out of state to work at the nuclear plant,” Roberts says. But despite the influx of out-of-towners, Atkins maintains a small-town Americana vibe, with a modest downtown and a quirky annual event: Picklefest, which celebrates the city’s history as “Pickle Capital of the World.”

Lake Atkins, Holla Bend and more offer outdoor recreation

Lake Atkins, to the south, is a popular fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and bream. There’s a bait shop at Lucky Landing, on the lake’s south side, and public boat ramps and piers spaced around the shoreline. Camping is also available.

Atkins City Pool also features tennis courts and a playground. McLaren Park baseball fields are closer to the middle of Atkins, not far from the Matthews Civic Center. Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Dardanelle State Park are within 30 miles of most homes.

Roberts says Boxley, nearly 90 miles north, is a hotspot for elk hunting. “It’s not far, it’s about an hour and a half drive. We have elk, deer, bear and wild turkey all over the state, but [it] is one of the more popular places to go,” he says.

Classic single-family homes selling for under $500,000

Early 20th century cottages and Craftsman bungalows, as well as classic midcentury ranch-style homes and 2020s-era New Traditionals fill narrow avenues. Pines and post oaks shade broad, landscaped lawns. Prices start under $100,000 and can climb to just over $460,000. The median sale price is about $170,000, $50,000 below the Russellville median. Pope County is in Tornado Alley, and is vulnerable to tornadoes. Atkins sustained severe damage during what’s become known as the Super Tuesday Tornado Outbreak in 2008.

Atkins School District serves the city

The Atkins School District, which earns a B grade from Niche, serves over 900 students across four schools with an 8-to-1 student-teacher ratio. There are four schools in the district, including ABC Preschool, Atkins Elementary, Atkins Middle and Atkins High. The elementary school earns a C-plus, the middle school gets a B-plus and the high school scores a B-minus. ABC Preschool is not rated. Atkins High offers vo-tech courses in law/safety, welding, advanced manufacturing and food services, among others. While within-district open enrollment is unavailable, Arkansas allows students to transfer between districts.

Shopping/dining on Main Street, Church Street and in Russellville

Retailers like Dollar General, O’Reilly and Bill’s Cashsaver, a discount food outlet, line Main Street and Church Street, along with locally owned eateries. El Parian and Jose’s International Café are popular Mexican restaurants, not far from Pizza Pro, a family-owned favorite since the mid’-90s. Russellville has big box stores, including Walmart Supercenter and Harbour Freight. The bigger city also has a robust food scene, with a mix of national chains and homegrown spots, such as Stoby’s, a casual American diner.

Interstate 40, U.S. Route 64 connect to Russellville and Little Rock

Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 64 run roughly parallel through the area, connecting northeast to Russellville, just over 20 miles away. The drive usually takes about 20 minutes, on either highway, in light traffic. Little Rock, about 65 miles the opposite direction, is around an hour-long drive on I-40. “There’s a little traffic in Little Rock—still nothing you’d experience in a city like Dallas -- but here, not so much,” Roberts says.

Megan Quintin
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Atkins Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$175,450
Median Sale Price
$175,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$164,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
132
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$122

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
21
Months of Supply
1.90

Homes for Sale

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Atkins Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,945
Median Age
42
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$55,229
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,348

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.1%
College Graduates
13%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

2 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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