Atkins: Infrastructure

Atkins runs on the Rye Valley Water Authority water system, 3 fire stations, and 3 police facilities. Broadband at 100/20 Mbps reaches 100% of premises.

Water & Sewer

Active community water systems serving residents (EPA SDWIS). Each PWS has a unique ID and reports the population it serves.

Systems (5)

Rye Valley Water Authority
VA1173742
Marion, Town Of
VA1173481
Thomas Bridge Water Corp
VA1173770
Watsons Gap Water System
VA1173785
Walker Creek
VA1173783

Power & Energy

Electric utility data from EIA Form 861 — provider, residential rate, customer count, and revenue. Rate reflects the average residential ¢/kWh.

Electricity · Electricity rate (¢/kWh)14.41¢/kWh
Electricity · Customers3654481
Electricity · Revenue Millions$6,524
Electricity · Year2024

Sources: EIA Annual Retail Sales 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Internet & Mobile

Broadband and mobile coverage from FCC Form 477. Percentages reflect the share of premises that can subscribe to service at the listed speed (not necessarily the share who do).

Facilities (10)

NOT AVAILABLE
5989 LEE HWY
NOT AVAILABLE
6011 LEE HWY
NOT AVAILABLE
5882 LEE HWY
NOT AVAILABLE
I 81
NOT AVAILABLE
6258 LEE HWY
NOT AVAILABLE
6284 LEE HWY
NOT AVAILABLE
324 BEAR CREEK DR
NOT AVAILABLE
5186 LEE HWY
NOT AVAILABLE
6118 LEE HWY
NOT AVAILABLE
6284 LEE HWY
Broadband · % of premises with 25/3 Mbps broadband100.0% (at Virginia median)
Broadband · % of premises with 100/20 Mbps broadband100.0% (at Virginia median)
Broadband · % of premises with 250/25 Mbps broadband100.0% (at Virginia median)
Broadband · % of premises with 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps broadband99.9% (vs Virginia 49.4%)
Broadband · Broadband-capable premises798
Mobile Broadband · 3G mobile coverage0.000000000
Mobile Broadband · 4G mobile coverage1.000000000 (at Virginia median)
Mobile Broadband · 5G mobile coverage0.963414634 (vs Virginia 100.0%)

Sources: FCC BDC Jun 2025 · FCC BDC Mobile 2024  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Public Safety Stations

Fire, EMS, and police stations within range — HIFLD federal datasets. Distance is great-circle from the town centroid.

Ems Stations (3)

ATKINS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
5758 LEE HIGHWAY · (276) 783-9200 · 0.3 mi
SMYTH COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE
135 HARRIS LANE · (276) 783-4773 · 5.9 mi
MARION LIFE SAVING CREW INCORPORATED
230 SOUTH PARK STREET · (276) 783-4526 · 6.1 mi

Fire Stations (3)

Atkins Volunteer Fire Department
5758 Lee Highway · 0.3 mi
Marion Fire / EMS Department
231 West Main Street · 6.3 mi
Sugar Grove Volunteer Fire Department
178 Flat Ridge Road · 6.5 mi

Police Stations (3)

MARION CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT CENTER
130 FINLEY GAYLE DRIVE · (276) 783-7154 · 5.6 mi
SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE POLICE DEPARTMENT
340 BAGLEY CIRCLE · (276) 783-1200 · 5.6 mi
SMYTH COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
111 WEST COURT STREET · (276) 783-7204 · 6.1 mi

Transportation

Nearest airport, Amtrak, and transit stations. Distance is great-circle miles from the town centroid.

Nearest Airport · NameMountain Empire Airport
Nearest Airport · Typesmall airport
Nearest Airport · Distance4.3 mi

Sources: OurAirports.com  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Dams & Hazards

Dams In County · Total5

Sources: NID 2026  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

EV Infrastructure

Ev Charging · Stations1
Ev Charging · Public Stations1
Ev Charging · Dc Fast Ports8

Sources: DOE AFDC API

Other

Infrastructure Quality · Broadband Coverage100%
Infrastructure Quality · Internet Adoption Pct69.1%
Infrastructure Quality · Municipal WaterYes
Infrastructure Quality · Strengthsexcellent broadband, municipal water
Natural Gas · Price Per Mcf$18
Natural Gas · Year2024
Natural Gas · Pct Homes Using Gas22.3%
Nearest Amtrak · NameHinton, West Virginia
Nearest Amtrak · Distance62.8 mi
Nearest Weather Station · IdUS1VASM0004
Nearest Weather Station · NameMARION 2.4 ENE
Nearest Weather Station · Distance3.2 mi
Nearest Weather Station · Noaa Urlhttps://www.ncei.noaa.gov/cdo-web/datasets/GHCND/stations/US1VASM0004/detail
Plant Hardiness Zone · Zone7b
Plant Hardiness Zone · Min Temp F5
Plant Hardiness Zone · Max Temp F10

Sources: EIA state residential price + Census B25040 · HIFLD Amtrak Stations · NOAA GHCN-Daily station list — nearest by coordinates · Spatial interpolation from 10088 USDA PHZM data points