Athens, AL

Living in Athens

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 4
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 37
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 16
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Schools 55
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Residents

26k Population +4.9k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black17%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate28%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$161k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$512 Median Monthly Rent +$103 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity79%
LP gas2%
Utility gas19%

Crime

Violent Crime in Athens

United States45
Alabama48
Huntsville Metro Area50
Limestone County49

Property Crime in Athens

United States48
Alabama52
Huntsville Metro Area53
Limestone County68

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 5 1
Feb 44 5 0
Mar 52 5 0
Apr 60 5 0
May 69 5 0
Jun 76 5 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 79 3 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 51 5 0
Dec 42 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding46
Tornado30
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Athens, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Athens, AL

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Athens Bible School
1 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Athens, AL

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Oakwood University
17 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Athens, AL

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Huntsville Hospital
21 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Athens, AL

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Lovell Field
101 miles, E