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Atlanta, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cowley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
153 Population 319/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $24,382 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $130,829 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
187 Violent Crime/100K 3,350 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $910/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Atlanta, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$24,382 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
73% below
Zillow: $130,829
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
51% below
3,350/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 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
75%
Home Value
27%
Rent
78%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atlanta a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Atlanta residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,382. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 782 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Atlanta is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,829. Median rent is $910/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Atlanta reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,350/100K.

Education

10.3% of adults in Atlanta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Atlanta has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population153
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans98.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$24,382
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$1,697M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$910
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$130,829
Housing Units84
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

F
Violent187/100K
Property3,350/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,887/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,425 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute38 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Atlanta was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.