Athens, TN

Living in Athens

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 34
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 21
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Colleges 18
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Schools 8
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Residents

14k Population +360 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
20% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate38%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$851 (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office16%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$149k Median Home Value +$49k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$563 Median Monthly Rent +$128 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity70%
Utility gas28%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Athens

United States45
Tennessee62
McMinn County58

Property Crime in Athens

United States48
Tennessee59
McMinn County75

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 5 2
Feb 41 5 1
Mar 49 5 1
Apr 57 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 49 5 0
Dec 40 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens

Inland Flooding49
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Athens, TN

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Athens, TN

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Colleges

Colleges near Athens, TN

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Hiwassee College
15 miles, NE
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Bryan College-Dayton
22 miles, W
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Lee University
25 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Athens, TN

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Rhea Medical Center
22 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Athens, TN

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McGhee Tyson Airport
42 miles, NE
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Lovell Field
45 miles, SW
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