Quality of Life
Atlanta is all about quality of life -- clean, fresh air, sparkling rivers and lakes for fishing and swimming, forest trails for hiking and camping, an award-winning school system that values each student, a hospital with medical specialties that serve a three state area and a crime rate so low that it is almost unbelievable. If indeed you need to hear a symphony orchestra or watch a professional sports team, one of the nation's most vibrant and diverse cities, Dallas, is two and half hours away on Interstate 30. Atlanta's population of 5,700 enjoys ample opportunity for dining and recreation at a variety of family and specialty establishments.
A new 88-acre park within the City of Atlanta has baseball fields, hiking trails and picnic areas. Three state parks, all within a 30 minute drive, provide facilities for camping and water sports. Moderate summers and winters allow individuals and families year round participation in an array of activities.
Atlanta has it all-a perfect location offering education and employment opportunities, recreational fun and an attractive low cost of living. See what our small, progressive city has to offer. Come to Atlanta!
| Population |
Atlanta - 5,745
Cass County - 29,996
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| Climate |
Avg. Annual Temperature - 63.6°
January Average Minimum - 32.2°
July Average Maximum - 92.6°
Average Rainfall - 47 inches
Average Snowfall - .7 inches
Prevailing Wind Direction and Speed - South - 8.6 mph
Growing Season - 200 Days
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| Retail Trade |
Trade Area Population - 37,038
Households in Trade Area - 14,026
Median Household Income - $32,287
Effective Buying Income for Cass County - $380,637,588
Total Retail Sales for Cass County - $242,080,636
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| Utilities |
Electric - AEP/SWEPCO
Gas - Center Point Energy/ARKLA
Water - Source Lake Reservoir, supplied by TWU, Capacity of Plant - 10,000,000 GPD
Average daily usage - 810,000 GPD
Peak Demand - 1,500,000 GPD
Elevated Storage - 850,000 gallons
Ground Storage - 500,000 gallons
Sewer - Extended Aerated Activated Sludge Design
Capacity - 2,000,000 GPD Average Daily Use - 800,000 GPD
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| Taxes |
Property -
City of Atlanta - $.595035/$100
Cass County - $.516669/$100
Atlanta ISD - $1.492510/$100
Freeport Exemption available from the City of Atlanta
Retail Sales Tax
Texas - 6.25%
City of Atlanta - 2.0%
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| Cost of Living |
Index based on 100
Composite - 90.8,
Grocery - 97.8,
Housing - 78.7
Utilities - 98.2,
Transportation - 89.9
Health Care - 80.7,
Misc. Goods - 97.8
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| Transportation |
Major Highways - US 59, TX 77, 43
Interstates- I-30, 24 miles, I-20, 45 miles I-49, 60 miles
Rail - Union Pacific, Kansas City Southern
Motor Freight - 23 Carriers
Air - Commercial Airport - Texarkana Regional 26 miles, Shreveport Regional 60 miles
Public Airport - City of Atlanta, 3,800 foot paved runway
Port - Shreveport-Bossier, 70 miles, average depth 9 feet, average width 200 feet
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| Labor Market |
Radius of Labor Market - 30 miles
Total Labor Force - 77,019
Total Employed - 73,168
Total Unemployed - 3,851-5%
Average Weekly Wage - $493.20
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