Athens, LA
Living in Athens
Bikeability12
Walkability44
Commute56
Public Transit14
Affordability97
Public Safety95
Airports5
Hospitals34
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
338Population-67 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black21%
Caucasian78%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate50%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone39%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income+$2.6k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector59%
Self-employed20%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office11%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$492Median Monthly Rent+$281 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195931%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas3%
Utility gas47%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Athens
United States45
Louisiana59
Claiborne Parish8
Property Crime in Athens
United States48
Louisiana69
Claiborne Parish10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding34
Tornado25
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Athens, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Athens, LA
Mt Olive Christian School
1 miles, SE
Claiborne Academy
15 miles, N
Glenbrook School
16 miles, W
New Living Word School
23 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Athens, LA
Grambling State University
21 miles, SE
Louisiana Tech University
24 miles, E
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
43 miles, W
Centenary College of Louisiana
43 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athens, LA
Claiborne Memorial Medical Center
10 miles, N
Bienville Medical Center
10 miles, SE
Minden Medical Center
15 miles, W
Reeves Memorial Medical Center
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Athens, LA
Shreveport Regional Airport
49 miles, W
Monroe Regional Airport
59 miles, E
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
78 miles, NW
Alexandria International Airport
96 miles, S