Athens Town, ME

Living in Athens Town

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 52
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Schools 45
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Residents

985 Population -126 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +12 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -19% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$3.8k (2010–19)
67% Above Poverty -16% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office8%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$103k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$275 Median Monthly Rent -$173 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene54%
LP gas10%
Wood30%

Crime

Violent Crime in Athens Town

United States45
Maine15
Somerset County15

Property Crime in Athens Town

United States48
Maine27
Somerset County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 14 3 20
Feb 18 2 17
Mar 27 3 14
Apr 41 4 5
May 52 4 0
Jun 62 4 0
Jul 67 4 0
Aug 65 4 0
Sep 57 4 0
Oct 45 4 1
Nov 35 4 5
Dec 22 4 18

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens Town

Inland Flooding51
Tornado5
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Athens Town, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Athens Town, ME

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Colleges

Colleges near Athens Town, ME

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Colby College
28 miles, S
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Unity College
30 miles, SE
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Thomas College
30 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Athens Town, ME

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Mayo Regional Hospital
26 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Athens Town, ME

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Manchester Airport
166 miles, SW