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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 29.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5717°N, 91.1665°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Muscatine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Quad Cities International (MLI) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.53 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Atalissa has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.4").