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Atlantic, Iowa

Introduction to Atlantic, Iowa

Atlantic, Iowa, in Cass county, is located 45 miles E of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 49 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 7,257.

Atlantic History

In October 1868, Franklin H. Whitney, Connie F. Beemer, John P Cook, B.F. Allen and a Des Moines banker founded the Atlantic Town Company and promoted the establishment of Atlantic town. The founders believed that the city was located midway between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. They tossed a coin to determine the name and it was named after the Atlantic Ocean. The Rock Island Railroad played an important role in determining the actual location of the city. The old depot is still present at Chestnut Street. Atlantic is the county seat of Cass county, which was established in 1851.

Atlantic and Nearby Attractions

  • Lake Anita State Park
  • Danish Immigrant Museum
  • Danish Windmill
  • Prairie Rose State Park
  • The Hitchcock House

Things To Do In Atlantic

People may visit the Danish Immigrant Museum which houses the famous exhibit "Across Oceans/Across Times", and the historic site of the Danish Windmill which has a tourist center and gift shop. The state parks have facilities for camping, swimming, boating and they also have shelters for picnics. Golfers may enjoy a visit to the Nishna Hills Golf Club. The city hosts several festivals like the Atlantic Fest, Cass County Fair, and the Harvest Fest. Walnut, Iowa is known as the Antique City and is close to Atlantic. This city offers a great antique shopping experience.

Atlantic Transportation

Air transportation is available from Des Moines International Airport.

Atlantic Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Iowa Western Community College Cass County Center, Grace University, Metropolitan Community College, Creighton College, and Bellevue University.

High Points

Atlantic strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyAtlantic Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Atlantic Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Atlantic Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Atlantic College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Atlantic, IA

Comparing Atlantic to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Age of the Population108
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men56
Well-Paid Single Women57
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime87

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