Atlanta, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cowley County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
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
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good 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
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Atlanta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,425 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4357°N, 96.7670°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cowley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in |
Atlanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.9").