Athens, AL
Living in Athens
Bikeability1
Walkability4
Commute66
Public Transit2
Affordability87
Public Safety37
Airports42
Hospitals45
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+4.9k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black17%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate28%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$161kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$512Median Monthly Rent+$103 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity79%
LP gas2%
Utility gas19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Athens
United States45
Alabama48
Huntsville Metro Area50
Limestone County49
Property Crime in Athens
United States48
Alabama52
Huntsville Metro Area53
Limestone County68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding46
Tornado30
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Athens, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Athens, AL
Lindsay Lane Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Athens Bible School
1 miles, N
Madison Baptist Academy
11 miles, E
St John the Baptist Catholic School
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Athens, AL
Athens State University
2 miles, N
Oakwood University
17 miles, E
University of Alabama in Huntsville
18 miles, E
Alabama A & M University
22 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athens, AL
Athens Limestone Hospital
2 miles, NW
Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus
13 miles, S
Unity Psychiatric Care-Huntsville
16 miles, E
Huntsville Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Athens, AL
Nashville International Airport
94 miles, N
Lovell Field
101 miles, E