Athens, TX
Living in Athens
Bikeability26
Walkability39
Commute77
Public Transit37
Affordability89
Public Safety44
Airports49
Hospitals65
Colleges30
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Schools21
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Residents
13kPopulation+11 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black17%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate35%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$6.3k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector64%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office21%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$87kMedian Home Value+$4.5k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$609Median Monthly Rent+$186 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
LP gas4%
Utility gas27%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Athens
United States45
Texas51
Henderson County41
Property Crime in Athens
United States48
Texas58
Henderson County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding44
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Athens, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Athens, TX
Athens Christian Preparatory Academy
1 miles, SE
Athens Christian Academy
1 miles, W
New Frontiers Christian Academy
30 miles, N
The Brook Hill School
30 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Athens, TX
Texas College
33 miles, E
The University of Texas at Tyler
35 miles, E
Jarvis Christian College
46 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athens, TX
Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital
2 miles, S
Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital
33 miles, E
Christus Mother Frances Hospital
33 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Athens, TX
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
27 miles, NE
East Texas Regional Airport
67 miles, E
Dallas Love Field
74 miles, NW
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
85 miles, NW