At a Glance
Median Income
$66,081
$28,192 per capita
Home Value
$116,300
Zillow: $198,473
Median Rent
$695/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
19.1% smoking rate
How Attica Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Attica's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Attica a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Attica residents earn a median household income of $66,081 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,192. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Attica is $116,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,473. Median rent is $695/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
9.9% of adults in Attica hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Attica has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,221
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,732/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,081
Per Capita$28,192
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,300
Rent$695
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$198,473
Housing Units1,443
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,305/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation639 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Attica was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.