Athens, MI

Living in Athens

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 5
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 49
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Schools 20
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Residents

977 Population -139 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age
11% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
72% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate32%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector83%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office13%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$87k Median Home Value -$3.1k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$625 Median Monthly Rent +$117 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier47%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
LP gas3%
Utility gas84%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Athens

United States45
Michigan58
Battle Creek Metro Area68
Calhoun County68

Property Crime in Athens

United States48
Michigan43
Battle Creek Metro Area54
Calhoun County54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 16
Feb 27 2 12
Mar 36 2 6
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 40 3 3
Dec 28 2 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Athens, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Athens, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Athens, MI

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Kalamazoo College
23 miles, NW
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Albion College
27 miles, NE
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Olivet College
29 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Athens, MI

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Oaklawn Hospital
19 miles, NE
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Sturgis Hospital
22 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Athens, MI

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