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Atlanta, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,738 Population 1,390/sq mi density
$64,091 Median Income $34,073 per capita
$123,400 Home Value $158,072 Zillow
$823 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,091 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,400 home value, $823/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Atlanta, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,091
15% below
$34,073 per capita
Home Value
$123,400
56% below
Zillow: $158,072
Median Rent
$823/mo
29% below
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,434/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Atlanta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
44%
Rent
71%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atlanta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Atlanta residents earn a median household income of $64,091 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,073. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Atlanta is $123,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,072. Median rent is $823/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Atlanta reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,434/100K.

Education

15.0% of adults in Atlanta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Atlanta has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,738
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,390/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,091
Per Capita$34,073
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,400
Rent$823
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$158,072
Housing Units850
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,434/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation717 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Atlanta was built in 1958.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.