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Atlanta, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cass County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,434 Population 435/sq mi density
$62,675 Median Income $31,091 per capita
$165,300 Home Value $157,239 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
819 Violent Crime/100K 2,874 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$62,675 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,300 home value, $836/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
819 violent crimes/100K (115% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Atlanta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²)
Population Density435/sq mi
Coordinates33.1132°N, 94.1676°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.3 / 100
Community Resilience37.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 133 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 136 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 132 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 142 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 131 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 134 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 51 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 139 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 140 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 60 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 149 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 141 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 62 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 55 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 140 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 137 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 137 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 140 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 143 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 159 km
2008 Ike Category 1 258 km
2005 Rita Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

650 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 704 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 72 km 7
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 91 km 3
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 79 km 2
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 50 km 1
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 89 km 2
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 61 km 1
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 21 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 32 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 67 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 35 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 99 km
2003 POPS 4,475 82 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 49 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,925 72 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 75 km
2011 592 2,278 33 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 49 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 97 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 64 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,649 85 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 71 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,478 85 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 27 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 26 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,325 86 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 60 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,199 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Atlanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.8").

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