Athens, OH
Living in Athens
Bikeability89
Walkability99
Commute98
Public Transit76
Affordability84
Public Safety84
Airports22
Hospitals49
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
21 y Median Age
67%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
35%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years76%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years7%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black5%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate13%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree41%
Households
Family household35%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone29%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
59%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
41%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector59%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office18%
Service28%
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van57%
Public transportation2%
Walked32%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$192kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$781Median Monthly Rent+$98 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Athens
United States45
Ohio30
Athens County12
Property Crime in Athens
United States48
Ohio42
Athens County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding34
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Athens, OH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Athens, OH
Logan Christian School
22 miles, NW
Mid Valley Christian School
22 miles, S
St John the Evangelist School
22 miles, NW
Truth Christian School
25 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Athens, OH
Ohio University-Main Campus
0 miles, W
Ohio Valley University
30 miles, E
Marietta College
35 miles, E
Ohio Christian University
47 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athens, OH
Ohiohealth O'BLENESS Hospital
1 miles, W
Appalachian Behavioral Health Care
1 miles, W
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
23 miles, NW
Camden Clark Medical Center
29 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Athens, OH
Rickenbacker International Airport
56 miles, NW
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
63 miles, NW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
71 miles, S
Yeager Airport
71 miles, SE