Atlanta, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Montmorency County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
645 Population 179/sq mi density
$31,500 Median Income $23,176 per capita
$91,000 Home Value $165,721 Zillow
$691 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$31,500 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, $691/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Atlanta, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,500
58% below
$23,176 per capita
Home Value
$91,000
68% below
Zillow: $165,721
Median Rent
$691/mo
41% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
28.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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
42%
Home Value
32%
Rent
59%
Poverty
233%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atlanta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Atlanta residents earn a median household income of $31,500 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,176. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Atlanta is $91,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,721. Median rent is $691/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

8.7% of adults in Atlanta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Atlanta has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population645
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,500
Per Capita$23,176
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty28.9%
County GDP$310M
Avg Weekly Wage$795

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,000
Rent$691
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$165,721
Housing Units536
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,676/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation882 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Atlanta was built in 1967.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.6% of the population has a disability.