At a Glance
Median Income
$64,091
$34,073 per capita
Home Value
$123,400
Zillow: $165,699
Median Rent
$823/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atlanta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 4.4% (22% above 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 $165,699. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,738
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,390/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,091
Per Capita$34,073
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,400
Rent$823
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$165,699
Housing Units850
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
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.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.