Atalissa, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Muscatine County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
297 Population 2,121/sq mi density
$69,250 Median Income $36,974 per capita
$130,900 Home Value $217,725 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,250 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,900 home value, $738/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Atalissa, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,250
8% below
$36,974 per capita
Home Value
$130,900
54% below
Zillow: $217,725
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Atalissa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Atalissa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
46%
Rent
63%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atalissa a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Atalissa residents earn a median household income of $69,250 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,974. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,233 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Atalissa is $130,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,725. Median rent is $738/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

13.5% of adults in Atalissa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Atalissa has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population297
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density2,121/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,250
Per Capita$36,974
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$3,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,900
Rent$738
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$217,725
Housing Units138
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,717/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation663 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Atalissa was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.