Athol Town, MA

Living in Athol Town

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 45
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Commute 32
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 57
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 82
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Schools 29
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Athol Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Athol Town, MA

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The Village School
7 miles, N
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Holy Family Academy
12 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Athol Town, MA

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Amherst College
20 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Athol Town, MA

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Heywood Hospital -
12 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Athol Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
47 miles, NE
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