The Town FilesAtlanta, Texas
City in Cass County · population 5,433 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $160,100
- Household income
- $60,259
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 43.4
Atlanta is a city of 5,433 people in Cass County, Texas. The median home is worth $160,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Texas towns, hipper than 97% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 82% of Texas towns.
How Atlanta ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Atlanta is worth $160,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $60,259, which is more affordable than 59% of Texas towns. Median rent is $924 a month. 68.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Atlanta | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $924 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $60,259 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 68.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Atlanta
| People | Atlanta | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Atlanta
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 33.1°F. About 50.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atlanta since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 9, 2009 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 28, 2014.
Severe weather in Cass County since 1996
Cass County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Cass County
Cass County had 7,778 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,986 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Atlanta itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Atlanta
5 public schools with 1,926 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA PRI | PK-2 | 576 | 16.0 |
| ATLANTA H S | 9-12 | 503 | 10.1 |
| ATLANTA EL | 3-5 | 435 | 13.6 |
| ATLANTA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 412 | 12.9 |
| CORRECTIVE BEHAVIOR CTR | 5-12 | — | — |
Towns near Atlanta
- Vivian, LA19.8 mi · 3,073 people · home $62,700
- Wake Village, TX21.6 mi · 5,945 people · home $186,000
- Nash, TX23.2 mi · 3,814 people · home $156,200
- Texarkana, TX23.7 mi · 36,193 people · home $171,500
- Texarkana, AR24.6 mi · 29,387 people · home $170,200
- Hooks, TX25.6 mi · 2,518 people · home $69,800
- New Boston, TX28.1 mi · 4,612 people · home $111,500
Atlanta questions
Is Atlanta, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Atlanta scores better for retirees than 82% of Texas towns and quieter than 50%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Atlanta?
The median owner-occupied home in Atlanta is valued at $160,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,259, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $924 a month.
What is the weather like in Atlanta?
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 33.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Atlanta get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atlanta since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 9, 2009. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)