Athens County, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
61,573 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,837 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$173,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$505 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$767 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Athens Urban Area
2
Ohio
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Athens Urban Area
3
Ohio
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 30
Feb 3 5 33
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 3 1 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 0 43
Dec 3 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, OH State Senate District 30, OH State House District 94, OH
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Schools

East Elementary School
3 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Athens Middle School
3 miles, W • 3.7 star
West Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Morrison Elementary School
5 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Ohio University-Main Campus
3 miles, W • 2.3 star
Hocking College
12 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Mountain State College
27 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Ohiohealth O'BLENESS Hospital
4 miles, W • 3.2 star
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
25 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Camden Clark Medical Center
26 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
58 miles, NW • 1 star
Yeager Airport
70 miles, S • 1.4 star
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