The Town FilesAtlanta, Michigan
Community in Montmorency County · population 720 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $100,200
- Household income
- $42,936
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 48.6
Atlanta is a community of 720 people in Montmorency County, Michigan. The median home is worth $100,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 96% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 95% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 91% of Michigan towns.
How Atlanta ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Atlanta is worth $100,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $42,936, which is more affordable than 84% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $699 a month. 77.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Atlanta | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $699 | $955 |
| Median household income | $42,936 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 26.2% | — |
Who lives in Atlanta
| People | Atlanta | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 18.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.3% | 88.8% |
Weather in Atlanta
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 9.8°F. About 32.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.6 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 193 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atlanta since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 3, 1999 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 13, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 27, 1990.
Severe weather in Montmorency County since 1996
Montmorency County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Montmorency County
Montmorency County had 2,050 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,365 a year. Unemployment was 7.5% in 2023; in Atlanta itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Atlanta
1 public school with 250 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Community Schools | PK-12 | 250 | 12.5 |
Towns near Atlanta
- Briley, MI1.9 mi · 1,697 people · home $122,100
- Avery, MI4.5 mi · 662 people · home $174,600
- Hillman, MI8.7 mi · 2,009 people · home $132,200
- Albert, MI8.9 mi · 2,453 people · home $170,200
- Vienna, MI9.4 mi · 535 people · home $155,800
- Rust, MI10.8 mi · 519 people · home $173,500
- Lewiston, MI11.4 mi · 996 people · home $169,800
- Montmorency, MI11.7 mi · 1,016 people · home $213,600
Atlanta questions
Is Atlanta, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Atlanta scores better for retirees than 91% of Michigan towns and quieter than 96%. 25.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.6).
How much does a house cost in Atlanta?
The median owner-occupied home in Atlanta is valued at $100,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,936, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $699 a month.
What is the weather like in Atlanta?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 9.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.0 inches of precipitation a year and 74.6 inches of snow.
Does Atlanta get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atlanta since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 3, 1999. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)