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The current estimated population of Atalissa is 300, with males constituting 51% and females 49%. The population has remained stable over the past decade, with no significant changes in recent years.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1859
  • County Affiliated: Muscatine County
  • Land Area: 0.2 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,500 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 563
  • Zip Codes: 52720

Geography and Location

Atalissa is a small rural town located in eastern Iowa, roughly 30 miles west of the Mississippi River and 20 miles east of Iowa City. The town is surrounded by rolling farmlands and small wooded areas, typical of the region’s agricultural landscape. Atalissa’s location near major highways such as Interstate 80 provides easy access to larger cities while maintaining a quiet, rural environment. The town’s economy is primarily driven by agriculture, with corn and soybeans being the dominant crops. Atalissa experiences a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold, snowy winters. The town is located within a short drive to recreational areas along the Mississippi River, offering residents opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking. Despite its small size, Atalissa serves as a close-knit community where local events and gatherings are central to town life, preserving a strong sense of identity and tradition.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.3 years
Median household income: $31,875
Median house value: $58,000

Population by Race

Races in Atalissa:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)

Ancestries: German (32.9%), United States (13.4%), Dutch (7.1%), Irish (6.0%), Scottish (2.8%), Danish (2.5%).

Elevation: 660 feet

Land area: 0.1 square miles

Map of Atalissa, IA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Atalissa

  • High school or higher: 75.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Atalissa city

  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 58.8%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

0.0% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Atalissa:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Atalissa:

  • THE EASTERN IOWA (about 43 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Abbreviation: CID)
  • QUAD CITY INTL (about 48 miles; MOLINE, IL; Abbreviation: MLI)
  • SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL (about 56 miles; BURLINGTON, IA; Abbreviation: BRL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Atalissa:

  • MATHEWS MEMORIAL (about 13 miles; TIPTON, IA; Abbreviation: 8C4)
  • MUSCATINE MUNI (about 15 miles; MUSCATINE, IA; Abbreviation: MUT)
  • IOWA CITY MUNI (about 26 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; Abbreviation: IOW)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Atalissa:

  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 27 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,766)
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 42 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,180)
  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 42 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,220)
  • SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,310)
  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 47 miles; MOLINE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,891)
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 7,991)
  • WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 84 miles; MACOMB, IL; Full-time enrollment: 11,096)

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