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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,291/sq mi
Coordinates39.8990°N, 92.4793°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 133 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 68 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

293 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 171 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 29 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 3 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 63 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 56 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 64 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 95 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 47 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 95 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Atlanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.6").

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