Atkinson, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Atkinson, Nebraska
|
|
|---|---|
Downtown Atkinson: State Street
|
|
Location of Atkinson, Nebraska
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,106 ft (642 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 1,306 |
| • Density | 798.29/sq mi (308.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68713
|
| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-02550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394013 |
| Website | http://www.atkinsonne.com/ |
Atkinson is a small city located in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. It is a friendly place with a population of about 1,300 people. The city is known for its community spirit and local events.
Contents
History of Atkinson
The first people settled in the area around Atkinson in 1875. The city itself was officially planned and laid out in 1880. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach this spot.
Atkinson was named after Colonel John Atkinson. He was one of the original owners of the land where the town was built.
Geography and Climate
Where is Atkinson?
Atkinson is located in Nebraska. The city covers a total area of about 1.63 square miles (4.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Atkinson's Weather
The weather in Atkinson changes a lot throughout the year. Summers can be quite warm, and winters are usually cold. The city gets a good amount of rain and snow each year.
| Climate data for Atkinson 3SW, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1906–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 72 (22) |
77 (25) |
92 (33) |
98 (37) |
98 (37) |
107 (42) |
112 (44) |
109 (43) |
106 (41) |
99 (37) |
83 (28) |
73 (23) |
112 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 58.4 (14.7) |
63.0 (17.2) |
74.8 (23.8) |
83.0 (28.3) |
89.1 (31.7) |
94.6 (34.8) |
100.1 (37.8) |
97.6 (36.4) |
93.2 (34.0) |
84.8 (29.3) |
72.7 (22.6) |
59.4 (15.2) |
100.1 (37.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 32.0 (0.0) |
35.3 (1.8) |
46.9 (8.3) |
57.7 (14.3) |
68.9 (20.5) |
79.5 (26.4) |
86.0 (30.0) |
83.5 (28.6) |
75.8 (24.3) |
61.3 (16.3) |
46.9 (8.3) |
34.2 (1.2) |
59.0 (15.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 21.1 (−6.1) |
24.2 (−4.3) |
34.9 (1.6) |
45.8 (7.7) |
57.5 (14.2) |
68.0 (20.0) |
73.8 (23.2) |
71.4 (21.9) |
63.0 (17.2) |
48.6 (9.2) |
35.3 (1.8) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
47.3 (8.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 10.2 (−12.1) |
13.1 (−10.5) |
22.8 (−5.1) |
33.9 (1.1) |
46.1 (7.8) |
56.6 (13.7) |
61.7 (16.5) |
59.3 (15.2) |
50.2 (10.1) |
36.0 (2.2) |
23.7 (−4.6) |
13.9 (−10.1) |
35.6 (2.0) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −9.4 (−23.0) |
−5.9 (−21.1) |
3.2 (−16.0) |
19.4 (−7.0) |
32.2 (0.1) |
45.7 (7.6) |
51.6 (10.9) |
48.9 (9.4) |
34.9 (1.6) |
20.2 (−6.6) |
5.7 (−14.6) |
−5.4 (−20.8) |
−14.8 (−26.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −35 (−37) |
−33 (−36) |
−18 (−28) |
−6 (−21) |
18 (−8) |
35 (2) |
41 (5) |
34 (1) |
14 (−10) |
−1 (−18) |
−18 (−28) |
−29 (−34) |
−35 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.40 (10) |
0.70 (18) |
1.26 (32) |
2.65 (67) |
4.31 (109) |
3.66 (93) |
2.57 (65) |
3.09 (78) |
2.64 (67) |
2.37 (60) |
0.71 (18) |
0.56 (14) |
24.92 (633) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.5 (14) |
6.7 (17) |
5.1 (13) |
4.1 (10) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.5 (3.8) |
4.0 (10) |
6.2 (16) |
33.3 (85) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.5 | 4.1 | 5.2 | 8.3 | 11.3 | 10.9 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 6.9 | 6.2 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 81.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.4 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 17.3 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
People of Atkinson
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Atkinson has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 701 residents. The population grew to 1,300 by 1920.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 701 | — | |
| 1900 | 595 | −15.1% | |
| 1910 | 810 | 36.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,300 | 60.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,144 | −12.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,350 | 18.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,372 | 1.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,324 | −3.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,406 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,521 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,380 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,244 | −9.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,245 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,306 | 4.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the city had 1,245 people living there. There were 549 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people living in Atkinson were White.
About 23% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 24% were 65 years or older. The average age in Atkinson was about 46 years old.
Arts and Culture
Hay Days Celebration
Hay Days is the biggest celebration in Atkinson. It's a fun event that lasts for three or four days every August. This celebration started a long time ago in the early 1900s.
It began as a way to celebrate the end of the hay harvest season. Today, Hay Days includes many exciting activities. There are dances, a big parade, games in the park, and even duck races!
Education in Atkinson
Atkinson has one main high school for students. It is called West Holt High School. This school serves the local community.
Notable People from Atkinson
Atkinson has been home to several interesting people.
- Jim Hendricks is a folk musician.
- Jack Hoffman is known for his fundraising efforts.
- Rodney L. Johnson was a brigadier general in the United States Army.
- Meagan Winings held the titles of Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2004 and Miss Nebraska USA 2009.
Images for kids
-
Downtown Atkinson: State Street
-
Location of Atkinson, Nebraska
See also
In Spanish: Atkinson (Nebraska) para niños
