Athol, MA
Living in Athol
Bikeability33
Walkability50
Commute29
Public Transit33
Affordability72
Public Safety50
Airports57
Hospitals33
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.6kPopulation+597 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$146kMedian Home Value-$25k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$705Median Monthly Rent+$77 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier59%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene75%
LP gas4%
Utility gas3%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Athol
United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43
Property Crime in Athol
United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 12 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 4 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athol
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding68
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Athol, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Athol, MA
The Village School
6 miles, N
Petersham Montessori Schools
8 miles, S
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
10 miles, N
Holy Family Academy
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Athol, MA
Franklin Pierce University
16 miles, NE
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
21 miles, SW
Amherst College
21 miles, SW
Fitchburg State University
22 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athol, MA
Athol Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SE
Heywood Hospital -
12 miles, E
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
18 miles, W
Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Athol, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
29 miles, SE
Manchester Airport
47 miles, NE
Bradley International Airport
51 miles, SW