At a Glance
Median Income
$52,042
$27,907 per capita
Home Value
$52,100
Zillow: $61,203
Median Rent
$902/mo
13.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,158/100K
3,058/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Atlas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atlas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atlas a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Atlas residents earn a median household income of $52,042 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,907. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atlas is $52,100 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $61,203. Median rent is $902/month, with 13.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Atlas reports 1,158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 205% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,058/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Atlas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atlas has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population719
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density2,663/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,042
Per Capita$27,907
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,100
Rent$902
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$61,203
Housing Units395
Rent Burden13.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,158/100K
Property3,058/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,145 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Atlas was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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