Atlantic SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Atlantic summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Atlantic. Key points include:
There were 160 total crimes in Atlantic in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Atlantic is 2,360.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Atlantic is 368.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Atlantic is 1,991.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Atlantic is 11.39% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Atlantic Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Atlantic / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 160 | 2,360.6 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 368.8 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 21 | 309.8 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 135 | 1,991.7 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 132.8 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 120 | 1,770.4 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 88.5 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Atlantic summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Atlantic. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Atlantic is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Atlantic is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Atlantic is $158,965.
The median income in Atlantic is $61,141.
Atlantic's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Atlantic Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Atlantic | Iowa | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 68 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Atlantic, IA Weather
The average high in Atlantic is 60.4° and the average low is 38.8°.
There are 64.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.4 inches of precipitation each year with 26.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Atlantic |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 64.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Atlantic, IA Photos
Rankings & Articles For Atlantic
Locations Around Atlantic
Map Of Atlantic, IA
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Atlantic Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Atlantic
The current population in Atlantic is 6,763. The population has decreased 4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,763 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 6,773 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 6,770 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 6,795 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 6,600 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 6,669 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 6,709 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 6,787 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,817 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 6,929 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 6,983 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 7,025 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,040 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 7,065 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 7,078 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Atlantic
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Atlantic is:
93.4% White with 6,315 White residents.
1.7% African American with 118 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 21 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 25 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 25 Other residents.
0.8% Two Or More with 52 Two Or More residents.
3.1% Hispanic with 207 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Atlantic | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Atlantic
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Atlantic is 51.7% female with 3,497 female residents.
Atlantic is 48.3% male with 3,266 male residents.
| Gender | Atlantic | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Atlantic for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Atlantic completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Atlantic completed 9-12th grade.
43.0% of adults in Atlantic completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Atlantic completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Atlantic completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Atlantic completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Atlantic completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Atlantic completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Atlantic completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Atlantic | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Atlantic, Iowa
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6.0% of households in Atlantic earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Atlantic earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.6% of households in Atlantic earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.5% of households in Atlantic earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.4% of households in Atlantic earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.8% of households in Atlantic earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.5% of households in Atlantic earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.8% of households in Atlantic earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in Atlantic earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.4% of households in Atlantic earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Atlantic | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.6% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.4% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.8% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
