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Atlanta, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
439 Population 1,291/sq mi density
$56,500 Median Income $27,875 per capita
$94,500 Home Value $212,708 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 517 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,500 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,500 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
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 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

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 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in

Atlanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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