Athens, IL
Living in Athens
Bikeability10
Walkability8
Commute60
Public Transit3
Affordability79
Public Safety96
Airports6
Hospitals43
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation-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
$72kMedian 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
$123kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$533Median 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
Montessori Children's House
9 miles, SE
St Aloysius Elementary School
10 miles, SE
Springfield Christian School
11 miles, S
Calvary Academy
11 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Athens, IL
St John's College-Department of Nursing
11 miles, S
University of Illinois at Springfield
17 miles, S
Lincoln College
23 miles, NE
Lincoln Christian University
24 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athens, IL
Memorial Medical Center
11 miles, S
St Johns Hospital
11 miles, S
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
17 miles, S
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Athens, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
8 miles, S
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
49 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
77 miles, E