Athens, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
286 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$16,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
40.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$91,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$242 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$413 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Claiborne Parish
1
Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Claiborne Parish
2
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 45
Feb 5 0 48
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 4 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 5 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 33, LA State House District 11, LA
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Schools

Mt Olive Christian School
<1 miles, S • 1 star
Gibsland-Coleman High School
8 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Homer High School
10 miles, N • 4.1 star
Homer Junior High School
10 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Grambling State University
20 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Louisiana Tech University
24 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Bossier Parish Community College
37 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Claiborne Memorial Medical Center
10 miles, N • 4.1 star
Minden Medical Center
15 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
49 miles, W • 1.4 star
Monroe Regional Airport
58 miles, SE • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
96 miles, S • 1 star
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