Athens County, OH
Living in Athens County
Bikeability71
Walkability90
Commute78
Public Transit54
Affordability87
Public Safety89
Airports22
Hospitals49
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
66kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
55%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years44%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate35%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
69%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector59%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked14%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$130kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$630Median Monthly Rent+$103 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Athens County
United States45
Ohio30
Property Crime in Athens County
United States48
Ohio42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Athens County, OH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Athens County, OH
Mid Valley Christian School
23 miles, S
Logan Christian School
24 miles, NW
St John the Evangelist School
24 miles, NW
Sycamore Hollow School
26 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Athens County, OH
Ohio University-Main Campus
3 miles, W
Ohio Valley University
27 miles, E
Marietta College
32 miles, E
Muskingum University
49 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athens County, OH
Ohiohealth O'BLENESS Hospital
4 miles, W
Appalachian Behavioral Health Care
4 miles, W
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
25 miles, NW
Camden Clark Medical Center
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Athens County, OH
Rickenbacker International Airport
58 miles, NW
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
64 miles, NW
Yeager Airport
70 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
72 miles, SW