Atkinson, Illinois
Town · Population 930 · #671 in Illinois
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About Atkinson
Atkinson is a tiny community in northwestern Illinois, home to 930 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Atkinson is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.91 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 487 residents per square mile.
📰 Atkinson News Today
- 3 brief tornadoes confirmed during Sunday night storms in Henry County, Illinois WQAD · Aug 10
- Work on Atkinson Road in Henry County begins April 13 - illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com · Apr 9
- Celebrate Atkinson’s 170th anniversary at Heritage Days OurQuadCities · Aug 7
- Obituary for Gerald “Jerry” Buysse Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory · Apr 4
- Atkinson man arrested on charges of disseminating child sexual abuse materials KWQC · May 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Atkinson Unique
- Positioned in northwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Atkinson
- Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Atkinson
- Excel Alternative Program
- Reg'l Safe School Program ROE #28
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeTown
Population (2024)930
Rank in state#671 of 1,294
Land area1.91 sq mi
Density487/sq mi
Coordinates41.4132, -90.0054