Athens, MI
Living in Athens
Bikeability7
Walkability5
Commute34
Public Transit13
Affordability92
Public Safety58
Airports19
Hospitals73
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
977Population-139 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
11%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
72%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate32%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector83%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office13%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$87kMedian Home Value-$3.1k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$625Median Monthly Rent+$117 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
LP gas3%
Utility gas84%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Athens
United States45
Michigan58
Battle Creek Metro Area68
Calhoun County68
Property Crime in Athens
United States48
Michigan43
Battle Creek Metro Area54
Calhoun County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 16 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 12 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Athens, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Athens, MI
Factoryville Christian School
3 miles, SW
Calhoun Christian School
15 miles, N
St Mary's Assumption School
15 miles, S
St Joseph Middle School
15 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Athens, MI
Kalamazoo College
23 miles, NW
Western Michigan University
24 miles, NW
Albion College
27 miles, NE
Olivet College
29 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athens, MI
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
16 miles, SE
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
17 miles, N
Oaklawn Hospital
19 miles, NE
Sturgis Hospital
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Athens, MI
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
19 miles, NW
Gerald R Ford International Airport
57 miles, N
Capital Region International Airport
58 miles, NE
South Bend International Airport
61 miles, SW