Atlanta, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,738
Population
1,390/sq mi density
$64,091
Median Income
$34,073 per capita
$123,400
Home Value
$165,699 Zillow
$823
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,091 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,400 home value, $823/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Atlanta experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 717 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2636°N, 89.2308°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Logan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in |
Atlanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.9").