Athens, ME
Living in Athens
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute40
Public Transit1
Affordability87
Public Safety91
Airports17
Hospitals78
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
985Population-87 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income-$2.4k (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office8%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value+$4k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$275Median Monthly Rent-$158 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene54%
LP gas10%
Wood30%
Crime
Violent Crime in Athens
United States45
Maine15
Somerset County15
Property Crime in Athens
United States48
Maine27
Somerset County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 18 | 2 | 17 |
| Mar | 27 | 3 | 14 |
| Apr | 41 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Dec | 22 | 4 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Athens
Inland Flooding51
Tornado5
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Athens, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Athens, ME
Spurwink School-Cornville
6 miles, S
Hartland Christian School
12 miles, SE
Maine Central Institute
19 miles, SE
Riverview Memorial School
19 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Athens, ME
Colby College
28 miles, S
Unity College
30 miles, SE
Thomas College
30 miles, S
University of Maine at Farmington
31 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athens, ME
Redington Fairview General Hospital
14 miles, S
Sebasticook Valley Health
19 miles, SE
Mayo Regional Hospital
26 miles, NE
Northern Light Inland Hospital
29 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Athens, ME
Bangor International Airport
42 miles, E
Portland International Jetport
97 miles, S
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
142 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
166 miles, SW