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Atalissa, IA
City in Muscatine County, Iowa.
Population
253
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,818
ZIP codes
0
Atalissa and its ZIP codes
Atalissa at a glance
- Atalissa is about 32 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Atalissa, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muscatine County. PPP loans are for Atalissa.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,276
20,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$286M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Atalissa, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
130
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atalissa, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Atalissa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoscowCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.2 |
| West LibertyCity | 4.8 mi | 1.8 |
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| WiltonCity | 7.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Kent EstatesCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.5 |
| NicholsCity | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| DowneyCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| West BranchCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| MuscatineCity | 12 mi | 18.2 |
| DurantCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| TiptonCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| Lone TreeCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| BennettCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| FruitlandCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| FairportCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| StocktonCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atalissa, IA in?
- Atalissa is in Muscatine County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Atalissa, IA?
- About 253 people live in Atalissa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atalissa?
- Nearby places include Moscow (4.7 mi), West Liberty (4.8 mi), Rochester (7.2 mi), Wilton (7.5 mi), Kent Estates (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023