Atlantic, IA

Iowa · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
6,773 Population
$57,486 Median Income
$134,900 Home Value
$750 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
246 Violent Crime / 100K
43.0 yrs Median Age
24.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.9
Education

People

Population6,773
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density817/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 96.2%

Economy

3.4/5
Median Income$57,486
Per Capita Income$36,047
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty Rate20.1%
County GDP$1,051M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$134,900
Zillow Value$158,362
Median Rent$750
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$989

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Depression23.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime246/100K
Property Crime1,421/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft14.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul21° / 75°
Rain37 in/yr
Snow27 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.9/5
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+92.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.73
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute10 min
Work From Home8.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Atlantic Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$57,486
Home Value$134,900
Median Rent$750
Poverty Rate20.1%
Bachelor's Degree+24.1%
Unemployment0.4%
Violent Crime246.5 /100K
Avg Temperature49.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population6,773
Population Density817 per sq mi
Median Age43.0 years
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 96.2% Black 1.7% Hispanic 0.7% Other 1.4%
White96.2%
Black or African American1.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.4%

Language

English Only99.7%
Spanish Speakers0.3%
English 99.7% Spanish 0.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.5%
Health Insurance95.7%

Income

24% below avg
Median Household Income$57,486
Per Capita Income$36,047
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$982
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$77,398

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.4%
Poverty Rate20.1%
Total Establishments (County)444
County GDP$1,051M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation26
Healthcare Facilities42
Retail Stores44
Manufacturing19
Total Establishments444

Industry Mix

Restaurants 26 Healthcare 42 Retail 44 Manufacturing 19

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$77,398
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,339

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time10.1 min
Work From Home8.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

52% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$134,900
Zillow Home Value Index$158,362

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied61.9%

Rental Costs

36% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$750

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedroom$989
3 Bedroom$1,282
4 Bedroom$1,420

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,339
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.22%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure33.0%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.8%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity27.6%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.7%
Regular Checkup75.5%
Premature Death Rate6,814 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access51.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)42
Restaurants (County)26

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime246.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape29.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault217.5 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,420.7 /100K
Burglary232.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,174.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft14.5 /100K
Arson14.5 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

21°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average49.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.1 in
Annual Snowfall27.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,248 ft (380 m)
Land Area8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Population Density817 per sq mi
Latitude41.3930°
Longitude-95.0219°
County FIPS19165

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.9%
D 27.9%

Republican +43 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.1%
High School+92.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.73

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density817 per sq mi
Land Area8.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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