Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Established in 1881, this town now has 758 residents.
25% of residents live below the poverty line in Atlanta, where Michigan’s towns sit at 8.9% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 5 of the 702 Michigan towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Atlanta. Atlanta has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 757 in 2000, 720 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2017 and 2 maps from 1955 on.
Atlanta is unincorporated, so Montmorency County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Atlanta.
Half commute less than 33 miles. For Atlanta, the median household income is $43,000. Only just over a tenth of working residents stay in Atlanta for work; the rest commute out. The top destinations are Briley Township (17%), Gaylord (9%) and Albert Township (5%).
| Atlanta | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $43,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 5.9% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
For Atlanta, the going rate for rent is $699 a month. Home values are up 1.7% over the year to September 2026. The share of households in Atlanta who are owner-occupiers: 77%.
| Atlanta | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $699 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 84% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The natural-hazard score from FEMA in Atlanta is 32 of 100. Expected losses in Atlanta break down as 80% from inland flooding and 8% from cold waves.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Atlanta’s typical July afternoon high is 81°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
31% of adults feel lonely in Atlanta. Of 32 CDC measures, Atlanta beats the Michigan average on 4 and trails it on 9. Two figures for adults locally: 17% report frequent physical distress, 15% have diabetes.
| Atlanta | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 36% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| What stands out | Atlanta | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.7% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.9% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Trails run 0.2 miles in 2 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Atlanta: 2, covering 12 acres.
| Atlanta | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Briley Township Ski Trail Parking Area | — | 6 |
| 2. Briley Township Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Atlanta; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Atlanta residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Atlanta’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Census-designated place & unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
Atlanta is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Montmorency County. The community had a population of 720 at the 2020 census, down from 827 in 2010. Atlanta has been nicknamed the "Elk Capital of Michigan". Atlanta is home to the annual Sno*Drift rally racing event. The event is currently the first Rally America National Rally Championship event of the season.
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Atlanta has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.