Atlanta, Illinois

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Population in 2021: 1,618 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.9%
 
Males: 781  (48.3%)
Females: 837  (51.7%)
Median resident age:

37.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 61723.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $56,234 (it was $43,194 in 2000)
Atlanta:

$56,234
IL:

$72,205

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $28,562 (it was $20,460 in 2000)

Atlanta city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $104,861 (it was $77,700 in 2000)
Atlanta:

$104,861
IL:

$231,500

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $137,407; detached houses: $143,391; townhouses or other attached units: $150,215; mobile homes: $5,937

Median gross rent in 2021: $739.

March 2022 cost of living index in Atlanta: 84.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 12.9%
(11.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 61.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Atlanta, IL (2021)
    • 1,88094.0%White alone
    • 623.1%Hispanic
    • 241.2%Two or more races

Races in Atlanta detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Atlanta, Illinois as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Atlanta is 201 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.59
Illinois average:

2.78
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Ancestries: German (34.2%), English (19.6%), Irish (12.1%), American (9.4%), Italian (2.8%), British (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/26/1912

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 1.26 square miles.

Population density: 1,286 people per square mile   (low).

Atlanta, Illinois map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.1%
Illinois:

12.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,806 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $2,139 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bloomington, IL (19.8 miles , pop. 64,808).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (125.3 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (135.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

McLean, IL (2.2 miles ),
Waynesville, IL (2.4 miles ),
Armington, IL (2.6 miles ),
Beason, IL (2.9 miles),
Lincoln, IL (3.2 miles ),
Hartsburg, IL (3.3 miles ),
Stanford, IL (3.4 miles ),
Minier, IL (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.26 N, Longitude: 89.23 W

Area code: 217

Distribution of median household income in Atlanta, IL in 2021
Distribution of house value in Atlanta, IL in 2021
Atlanta satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $179,400
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $68,000
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $107,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $106,000
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $99,300
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $118,300
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 2001: 11 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $76,400
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $76,400
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $100,200
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $77,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Atlanta, IL residents
Average permit cost in Atlanta, IL
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.1%
Illinois:

4.3%
Population change in the 1990s: +26 (+1.6%).
Most common industries in Atlanta, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (10.3%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Construction (5.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.1%)
  • Truck transportation (6.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (16.6%)
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Atlanta, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.3%)
  • Computer specialists (3.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.5%)
  • Child care workers (4.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.2%)
  • Computer specialists (4.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)

Average climate in Atlanta, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Atlanta, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 72.1. This is about average.

City:

72.1
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 28.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 9.79. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.79
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Atlanta-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 96% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.3 miles away from the Atlanta city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/27/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.0 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Atlanta-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 139% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 144.5 miles away from Atlanta center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 122.9 miles away from Atlanta center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 144.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 175.7 miles away from Atlanta center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 144.1 miles away from Atlanta center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 130.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Logan County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Atlanta topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Atlanta:

  • BARTMANN N H AND SC FACILITY (2282 1275TH AVENUE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Atlanta:

  • LINCOLN TERRACE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; LINCOLN, IL)
  • SYMPHONY OF LINCOLN (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LINCOLN, IL)
  • NORTH KICKAPOO (Hospital, about 10 miles away; LINCOLN, IL)
  • LINCOLN HOUSE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; LINCOLN, IL)
  • CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LINCOLN, IL)
  • LAWRENCE PLACE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; LINCOLN, IL)
  • SUNSHINE TERRACE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LINCOLN, IL)

Airports located in Atlanta:

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Amtrak station near Atlanta:

  • 11 miles: LINCOLN (BROADWAY AT CHICAGO ST.) . Services: free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Operable nuclear power plant near Atlanta:

  • 17 miles: Clinton in Clinton, IL.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Atlanta:

  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 21 miles; Bloomington, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,323)
  • Illinois State University (about 22 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Heartland Community College (about 22 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)
  • Richland Community College (about 32 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
  • Millikin University (about 33 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • Illinois Central College (about 35 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Bradley University (about 37 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)

Public elementary/middle school in Atlanta:

See full list of schools located in Atlanta

Library in Atlanta:

  • ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $63,355; Location: 100 RACE STREET; 13,612 books; 42 audio materials; 23 video materials; 16 state licensed databases; 28 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Church in Atlanta: Atlanta United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Budget Host Inn (103 Empire).

Birthplace of: Lee Dunham - Baseball player, Thomas W. Ewing - Politician.

Logan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Atlanta and their reported violations in the past:

ATLANTA (Address: CITY HALL , Population served: 1,649, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • Public Education - In MAY-22-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-19-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUN-02-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between JAN-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-12-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUL-15-2013)
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between JUL-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-28-2008), St Compliance achieved (FEB-15-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2007 and MAR-2007, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-15-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAR-23-2007)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
8 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

Banks with branches in Atlanta (2011 data):

  • The Atlanta National Bank: at 105 Southwest Church Street, branch established on 1887/08/02. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $58.0 mil, Deposits: $45.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Anb Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Atlanta:

Marital status in Atlanta, IL
  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 56.9%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 12.7%

For population 25 years and over in Atlanta:

  • High school or higher: 93.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Illinois average:

12.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Atlanta
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Atlanta, IL (based on Logan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,94734
Mainline Protestant3,65019
Catholic2,2824
Black Protestant1771
Other61
None16,243-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Logan County:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

3.69 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Here:

7.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Logan County:

8.4%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Logan County:

28.8%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Logan County:

13.4%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Atlanta:

47.7%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.0%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Atlanta:

28.4
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.2%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Atlanta:

8.8%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.1%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Atlanta:

53.9%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.1%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Atlanta, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 2$3,755$22,5303$5,496
Other Government Administration 1$5,332$63,9842$1,061
Water Supply 1$2,894$34,7280$0
Sewerage 1$6,979$83,7480$0
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 9$20,070
Police - Other 0$0 1$388
Totals for Government 5$18,961$45,50615$27,015

Atlanta government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $95,000 ($58.71)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $420,000 ($259.58)
    Parks and Recreation: $363,000 ($224.35)
    Water Utilities: $278,000 ($171.82)
    Police Protection: $169,000 ($104.45)
    Central Staff Services: $151,000 ($93.33)
    General - Other: $90,000 ($55.62)
    Local Fire Protection: $21,000 ($12.98)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $66,000 ($40.79)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $36,000 ($22.25)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($4.33)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($2.47)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $491,000 ($303.46)

Atlanta government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $310,000 ($191.59)
    Sewerage: $214,000 ($132.26)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $133,000 ($82.20)
    Fines and Forfeits: $12,000 ($7.42)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $340,000 ($210.14)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $352,000 ($217.55)
    Highways: $43,000 ($26.58)
  • Tax - Property: $331,000 ($204.57)
    Public Utilities Sales: $103,000 ($63.66)
    Other Selective Sales: $28,000 ($17.31)
    Other License: $7,000 ($4.33)

Atlanta government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $675,000 ($417.18)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $555,000 ($343.02)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $120,000 ($74.17)

Atlanta government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $494,000 ($305.32)

Strongest AM radio stations in Atlanta:

  • WLLM (1370 AM; 1 kW; LINCOLN, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WMBD (1470 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)

Strongest FM radio stations in Atlanta:

  • WBNQ (101.5 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMHX (93.9 FM; LINCOLN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WBWN (104.1 FM; LE ROY, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIHN (96.7 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WGLT (89.1 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WILL-FM (90.9 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WDKR (107.3 FM; MAROA, IL; Owner: WDKR, INC.)
  • WGLO (95.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WCBU (89.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: BRADLEY UNIVERSITY)
  • WCIC (91.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WXMP (105.7 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WDBR (103.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WBNH (88.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WPBG (93.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • W264AG (100.7 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Atlanta:

  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • W51CT (Channel 51; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • WEEK-TV (Channel 25; PEORIA, IL; Owner: WEEK-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WHOI (Channel 19; PEORIA, IL; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF PEORIA, LLC)
  • WTVP (Channel 47; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS VALLEY PUB TELECOMM CORP)
  • WMBD-TV (Channel 31; PEORIA, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, L.L.C.)

Atlanta fatal accident list:

May 11, 2002 00:09 AM, Sr-666, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 7, 2002 03:53 PM, Sr-66, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 2, 1987 04:14 PM, Vine, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 18, 1985 02:20 PM, Old Rte 66, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 315ft / 95.7mTotal length
  • $81,000Total costs
  • 123,295Total average daily traffic
  • 36,299Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Atlanta, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21940-1949
  • 161970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Atlanta, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Atlanta)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

70 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • .125 Mi E Of Sw Corner Sect 16 Of Atlanta Tnp (Lat: 40.267250 Lon: -89.221194), Call Sign: KCS619, Licensee ID: L00023997,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.000 MHz, Grant Date: 12/15/1998, Expiration Date: 01/25/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/28/2004, Registrant: Tommy J Young, 2016 2400th St, Atlanta, IL 61723, Phone: (217) 648-2454
  • Lat: 40.258667 Lon: -89.177667, Call Sign: WQOJ686,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.512 MHz, Grant Date: 10/19/2011, Expiration Date: 10/19/2021, Cancellation Date: 12/25/2021, Certifier: Terry Bolton, Registrant: Illinois Cooperative Association Inc., 11596 Illinois Hwy 1, Paris, IL 61944, Phone: (217) 466-4600, Fax: (217) 466-7662, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Atlanta)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 19358, N19358, N-19358, Serial Number: 15074362, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 02/02/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 08/20/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Eddy R Baker, 101 S Catherine St, Atlanta, IL 61723
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3130C, N3130C, N-3130C, Serial Number: 30929, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 04/30/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 11/01/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Alex E Ulrich, 1514 2500th St, Atlanta, IL 61723
  • Aircraft: ADERMAN KENNY N ADERMAN T-BIRD 2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 446KA, N446KA, N-446KA, Serial Number: 1001, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 04/25/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 04/08/2020
    Registrant (Partnership): Kenny N Aderman, 1373 2250th St, Atlanta, IL 61723, Other Owners: Kathy L Aderman
  • Aircraft: GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORP AA-5B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 4538L, N4538L, N-4538L, Serial Number: AA5B-1295, Year manufactured: 1979, Certificate Issue Date: 07/15/2011
    Registrant (LLC): Zip Zap Aviation LLC, 2193 1900th Ave, Atlanta, IL 61723
  • Aircraft: HILL ERIC MARSHALL ER BIKE (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 SERIES (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 857, N857, N-857, Serial Number: 81, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 11/20/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 11/09/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Eric M Hill, 107 Sw 4th St, Atlanta, IL 61723
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5503R, N5503R, N-5503R, Serial Number: 17253074, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 05/27/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 02/03/1993
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Frank A Hoblit, 2197 1900th Ave, Atlanta, IL 61723, Other Owners: Mary H Hoblit
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/24/2018

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 21. The highest number of fire incidents - 32 took place in 2012, and the least - 4 in 2017. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Atlanta, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (43.3%), and Structure Fires (38.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Atlanta, IL
    • 15643.3%Outside Fires
    • 13838.3%Structure Fires
    • 5515.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 113.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Atlanta, IL
Most common first names in Atlanta, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2576.8 years
John1875.7 years
George1680.9 years
Charles1573.5 years
James1467.1 years
Robert1470.4 years
Mary1484.7 years
Harry1076.9 years
Joseph976.1 years
Helen980.1 years
Most common last names in Atlanta, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Leesman1681.4 years
Kindred1282.5 years
Miller1282.4 years
Thompson984.1 years
Williams985.7 years
Brandt878.1 years
Brown872.4 years
Turner779.4 years
Mason777.7 years
Rogers776.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Atlanta, IL
  • 88.6%Utility gas
  • 8.8%Electricity
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Atlanta, IL
  • 73.2%Utility gas
  • 26.8%Electricity


Atlanta compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 8 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2024.