Athol, MA

Living in Athol

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 50
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 72
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Public Safety 50
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Airports 57
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 78
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Schools 27
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Residents

8.6k Population +597 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office19%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$146k Median Home Value -$25k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$705 Median Monthly Rent +$77 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier59%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene75%
LP gas4%
Utility gas3%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Athol

United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43

Property Crime in Athol

United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 3 18
Feb 24 3 13
Mar 33 4 12
Apr 45 4 4
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 4 0
Nov 38 4 3
Dec 27 4 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athol

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding68
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Athol, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Athol, MA

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

Colleges

Colleges near Athol, MA

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Amherst College
21 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Athol, MA

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Heywood Hospital -
12 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Athol, MA

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Manchester Airport
47 miles, NE
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