Atlantic, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Atlantic is a community in Cass County, Iowa, home to about 6,763 people spread across 8.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,079 a year, and a typical home is worth about $149,900. About 31.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 5 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Atlantic ranks number 61 of 1,017 in population, number 607 in median household income, number 340 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Atlantic typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 10°F. The area sees roughly 27 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Marne, IA | 6.0 mi. | 98 |
| 2. | Lewis, IA | 6.8 mi. | 461 |
| 3. | Wiota, IA | 7.0 mi. | 78 |
| 4. | Cumberland, IA | 11.4 mi. | 302 |
| 5. | Brayton, IA | 11.5 mi. | 101 |
| 6. | Walnut, IA | 12.2 mi. | 1,342 |
| 7. | Griswold, IA | 12.5 mi. | 975 |
| 8. | Anita, IA | 13.7 mi. | 957 |
What is the population of Atlantic, Iowa?
Atlantic has a population of about 6,763 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Atlantic, Iowa in?
Atlantic is located in Cass County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Atlantic, Iowa?
The median home value in Atlantic is about $149,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Atlantic, Iowa?
The median personal income in Atlantic is about $34,079 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Atlantic, Iowa?
Since 1950, 43 tornadoes have been recorded in Cass County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Atlantic, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 10 degrees, with around 27 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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