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Atlanta, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Phelps County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
117 Population 509/sq mi density
$70,417 Median Income $25,306 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $231,240 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 2,312 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Atlanta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 25.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,344 ft (714 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density509/sq mi
Coordinates40.3684°N, 99.4732°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPhelps County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 25.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 128 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 119 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 135 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 131 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 122 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 144 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 132 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 130 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 117 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 123 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 125 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 128 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 128 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 133 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 99 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 99 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 120 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 117 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 121 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

608 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 11 fatalities, 161 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 96 km 4
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 88 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 76 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 92 km 4
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 74 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 73 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 75 km 0
May 17, 2000 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 22 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 44 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 60 km 0
Sep 11, 1978 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 65 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 35 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 91 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 83 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 85 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 71 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 80 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 80 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 20 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 87 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in

Atlanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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