Atoka, Tennessee
Atoka is a town of 10,385 people in Tipton County, Tennessee, founded in 1838.
Why visit Atoka
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 8 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Phoenix 16 and Poplar Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Atoka
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Atoka
Atoka () is a town in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States. In 1888, Atoka was a stop on the Newport News & Mississippi Valley Railroad. Today the City of New Orleans Amtrak passenger train makes its daily route between New Orleans and Chicago, through Atoka. The population was 10,008 at the 2020 census, making the Town of Atoka the largest municipality in Tipton County.
From the Wikipedia article Atoka, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes20
8 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship17
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare5
Map of Atoka
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 28°F | 4.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 32°F | 4.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 40°F | 5.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 48°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 39°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 32°F | 5.8 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Covington 3 Sw Hcn (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tipton County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-06-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-04: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2023-08-17: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Millington Regional Jetport (NQA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Munford 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Arlington 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Memphis 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Marion 28 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- West Memphis 30 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Olive Branch 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Southaven 34 mi south, about 56 min by car
- Horn Lake 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Blytheville 36 mi north, about 58 min by car
- Hernando 42 mi south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ISS061-E-145924 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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