Athens, TN
Living in Athens
Bikeability9
Walkability34
Commute81
Public Transit10
Affordability91
Public Safety27
Airports60
Hospitals21
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+360 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
20%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate38%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$851 (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office16%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$149kMedian Home Value+$49k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$563Median Monthly Rent+$128 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Utility gas28%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Athens
United States45
Tennessee62
McMinn County58
Property Crime in Athens
United States48
Tennessee59
McMinn County75
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 5 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens
Inland Flooding49
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Athens, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Athens, TN
Christ's Legacy Academy
4 miles, NW
Cross Creek Christian School
13 miles, NE
Shenandoah Ranch Academy
15 miles, S
Monroe County Christian Academy
20 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Athens, TN
Tennessee Wesleyan University
1 miles, SE
Hiwassee College
15 miles, NE
Bryan College-Dayton
22 miles, W
Lee University
25 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athens, TN
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
1 miles, S
Sweetwater Hospital Association
13 miles, NE
Rhea Medical Center
22 miles, W
Tennova Health Care-Cleveland
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Athens, TN
McGhee Tyson Airport
42 miles, NE
Lovell Field
45 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
116 miles, E
Nashville International Airport
125 miles, W