Atkinson, Nebraska

About Atkinson

Set in the northern part of Nebraska, Atkinson is a small town, home to 1,315 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Atkinson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.64 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 802 residents per square mile.

📰 Atkinson News Today

• Field fire in Northeast Nebraska sends 2 to hospital, burns more than 6 miles KTIV · Apr 23
• Dan L. Krysl Obituary (2026) - formerly of Atkinson, NE - Seger Funeral Home, Inc. - Atkinson Legacy obituary · Jul 22
• Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com · Apr 23
• One person hospitalized as crews battle fires across Northeast, North Central Nebraska The Norfolk Daily News · Apr 23
• FIRE SOUTH OF ATKINSON CONTAINED, STAY ALERT KBRX · Apr 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Atkinson Unique

• Positioned in northern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Sturdevant-McKee Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Atkinson

• Atkinson State Recreation Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Atkinson

• ATKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• WEST HOLT HIGH SCHOOL
• WEST HOLT LITTLE PAWS PRESCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• West Holt Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Atkinson

🏘️ Nearby Communities