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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 enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°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. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,425 ft (434 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates37.4357°N, 96.7670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCowley County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 113 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 144 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 112 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 125 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 137 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 119 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 148 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 136 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 115 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 145 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 129 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 106 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 125 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

668 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 145 fatalities, 1,170 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 63 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 99 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 92 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 71 km 80
May 3, 1999 EF4 57 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 53 km 1
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 51 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 71 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 65 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 41 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 77 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 74 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 44 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 85 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 69 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 62 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 83 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 90 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 79 km
2018 18-85 14,632 71 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 23 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 53 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 51 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 86 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in

Atlanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.0").

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