Atkins, IA is a small town in Benton County, Iowa, with a population of 1,062 people. Despite its size, the city has achieved impressive rankings in several categories based on data from BestPlaces.net. Atkins ranked highly for safety, affordability and diversity. The city ranked fourth out of all Iowa towns for its low crime rate and fifth for its affordable housing market. Additionally, Atkins earned the seventh spot among all Iowa cities for its racial and ethnic diversity score. With its strong rankings in safety, affordability and diversity, Atkins is an ideal place to live and work.
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