Atlanta, GA

Safety in Atlanta, GA: Crime, Heat & Commute

217 sunny days. July high 89°F. 31 min commute. A car per adult.

Homicide deaths: 9.2 per 100,000; US 6.5. CDC, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Firearm deaths: 17 per 100,000; US 13.4. Homicide, suicide, accidents.
July high: 89°F; Mild
January low: 34°F; Mild
Sunny days: 217/yr; NOAA
Getting around: A car per adult; Metro-wide
Commute: 31 min; One way
Population: 6,300k; Atlanta
Poverty: 11% of people; ACS 2023.
Without health insurance: 12.2%; ACS 2023. 87.8% insured.

Death rates: CDC via County Health Rankings. Climate: NOAA.

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