Athens, WV
Living in Athens
Bikeability76
Walkability99
Commute100
Public Transit68
Affordability95
Public Safety64
Airports4
Hospitals39
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+160 (2010–19)
22 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
50%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years60%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate20%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty
15 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector56%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office24%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van61%
Walked31%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$114kMedian Home Value-$10k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$554Median Monthly Rent+$162 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
Utility gas54%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Athens
United States45
West Virginia21
Mercer County40
Property Crime in Athens
United States48
West Virginia20
Mercer County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens
Inland Flooding39
Tornado6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Athens, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Athens, WV
Mercer Christian Academy
5 miles, SW
Brook Lane School
18 miles, NE
Jefferson Christian Academy
20 miles, E
House of Prayer Christian Academy
24 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Athens, WV
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athens, WV
Princeton Community Hospital
7 miles, SW
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
18 miles, E
Summers County Arh Hospital
19 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Athens, WV
Greenbrier Valley Airport
45 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
73 miles, NW
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
100 miles, E