Atlanta, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Tipton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
789 Population 2,545/sq mi density
$61,583 Median Income $26,265 per capita
$134,100 Home Value $346,394 Zillow
$993 Median Rent 39.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$61,583 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,100 home value, $993/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Atlanta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation858 ft (262 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,545/sq mi
Coordinates40.2139°N, 86.0270°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyTipton County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 20.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.23"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience83.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 115 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 75 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 86 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 80 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 88 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 142 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 103 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 140 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 135 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 96 fatalities, 2,045 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 84 km 3
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 81 km 2
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 36 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 66 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 75 km 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 55 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 77 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 47 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,102 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 4.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.7 in

Atlanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.2").

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