Atlanta is a small town of 546 in Missouri, with a median household income of $50,833
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Atlanta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Atlanta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Atlanta city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.0
Atlanta's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Atlanta costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Atlanta, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$558
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Atlanta's violent crime rate is 152.1 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
152.1 /100k
Property Crime
1005.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Atlanta is served primarily by ATLANTA C-3.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Atlanta, MO
National Avg
School District
ATLANTA C-3
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Atlanta sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 87.5°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Atlanta's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Atlanta roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,500 and median rent is $558/month.
Atlanta's violent crime rate is 152.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1005.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Atlanta are operated by ATLANTA C-3.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1. 6.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Atlanta, MO has a population of 546, a median household income of $50,833, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Atlanta averages 35.3°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Atlanta, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63530.
The population of Atlanta, Missouri is 546 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Atlanta: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $85,500, median household income $50,833, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Atlanta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.