Athens, IL

Living in Athens

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 8
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 44
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Schools 24
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Residents

2.1k Population -172 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
77% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate33%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector60%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military1%
Sales and office27%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$123k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$533 Median Monthly Rent +$128 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
Utility gas80%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Athens

United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Menard County6

Property Crime in Athens

United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Menard County5

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 5
Feb 31 2 5
Mar 42 3 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 43 3 0
Dec 30 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Athens, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Athens, IL

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Calvary Academy
11 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Athens, IL

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Lincoln College
23 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Athens, IL

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St Johns Hospital
11 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Athens, IL