Atlantic, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County
Atlantic, IA
At a Glance
How Atlantic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atlantic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Atlantic a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Atlantic residents earn a median household income of $57,486 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,047. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atlantic is $134,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,352. Median rent is $750/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Atlantic reports 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,006/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Atlantic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atlantic has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.