Atlanta, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
439 Population 1,291/sq mi density
$56,500 Median Income $27,875 per capita
$94,500 Home Value $237,456 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
52°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
$56,500 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,500 home value, $625/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Atlanta, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,500
25% below
$27,875 per capita
Home Value
$94,500
66% below
Zillow: $237,456
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°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
75%
Home Value
34%
Rent
54%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atlanta a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $56,500 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,875. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Atlanta is $94,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,456. Median rent is $625/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

9.9% of adults in Atlanta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Atlanta has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population439
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,291/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,500
Per Capita$27,875
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,500
Rent$625
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$237,456
Housing Units216
Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation906 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute35 min
Broadband74.2%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Atlanta was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (14 miles).
18.5% of the population has a disability.