Atkins, IA (zip code: 52206) is a small city located in Linn County, Iowa. The total population of the city was 1,109 as of the 2010 U.S. census. According to BestPlaces rankings, Atkins has an overall score of 58 out of 100 on their index, indicating it is slightly better than average when compared to other places in the United States. It ranks highly for its cost of living at 8th nationally and its education rank at 24th nationally. On the other hand, it falls short in terms of crime and housing costs which come in at 289th and 431st nationally respectively. Despite these low rankings, Atkins still offers a tight-knit community with access to various amenities such as parks and public transit that make this small town a great place to live or visit.
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