Athol Town, MA
Living in Athol Town
Bikeability
27
Walkability
45
Commute
32
Public Transit
30
Affordability
67
Public Safety
61
Airports
57
Hospitals
32
Colleges
82
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
29
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
12k
Population
+154 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate38%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$54k
Median Household Income
+$7k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$157k
Median Home Value
-$23k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$716
Median Monthly Rent
+$79 (2010–19)
64%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene72%
LP gas6%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Athol Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43
Property Crime in Athol Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 22 | 3 | 18 |
Feb | 25 | 3 | 13 |
Mar | 33 | 4 | 12 |
Apr | 46 | 4 | 4 |
May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 39 | 4 | 3 |
Dec | 28 | 4 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athol Town
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding72
Tornado12
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Athol Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Athol Town, MA
Petersham Montessori Schools
7 miles, S
The Village School
7 miles, N
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
12 miles, N
Holy Family Academy
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Athol Town, MA
Franklin Pierce University
17 miles, NE
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
20 miles, SW
Amherst College
20 miles, SW
Fitchburg State University
22 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athol Town, MA
Athol Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NE
Heywood Hospital -
12 miles, E
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
18 miles, W
Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Athol Town, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
28 miles, SE
Manchester Airport
47 miles, NE
Bradley International Airport
50 miles, SW