Athens, WV

Living in Athens

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Bikeability 76
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Walkability 99
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 68
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 32
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Schools 38
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Residents

1.1k Population +160 (2010–19)
22  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
50% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years60%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate20%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$6.4k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty
15  mi Average Commute
75% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector56%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office24%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van61%
Walked31%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$114k Median Home Value -$10k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$554 Median Monthly Rent +$162 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied +11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
Utility gas54%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Athens

United States45
West Virginia21
Mercer County40

Property Crime in Athens

United States48
West Virginia20
Mercer County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 9
Feb 35 3 7
Mar 42 3 4
Apr 52 3 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 3 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 44 3 1
Dec 34 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens

Inland Flooding39
Tornado6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Athens, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Athens, WV

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Brook Lane School
18 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Athens, WV

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Concord University
0 miles, NE
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Bluefield College
18 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Athens, WV

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Airports

Airports near Athens, WV

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Yeager Airport
73 miles, NW