Athens Township, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,138 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$487 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$426 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gentry County
1
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Gentry County
1
Missouri
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 25
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 2 40
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 1 4 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Virginia E George Elem
2 miles, NW · 2.8star
Albany Middle
3 miles, NW · 1.9star
Albany High
3 miles, NW · 2.8star
Stanberry Elem
13 miles, W · 2.8star
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Colleges

Graceland University-Lamoni
33 miles, NE · 1.9star
North Central Missouri College
37 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
68 miles, SW · 3.7star
Des Moines International Airport
96 miles, NE · 2.3star
Eppley Airfield
112 miles, NW · 2.8star
Lincoln Airport
137 miles, NW · 1star
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