Athens, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
23,211 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
28.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
67.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,059 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
49.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$242,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$627 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$902 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.8% 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 County
2
Athens Urban Area
2
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Athens County
3
Athens Urban Area
3
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 30
Feb 3 4 34
Mar 4 3 42
Apr 3 1 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Athens Middle School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
East Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
West Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Morrison Elementary School
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Ohio University-Main Campus
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Hocking College
10 miles, N • 1.4 star
Mountain State College
30 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Ohiohealth O'BLENESS Hospital
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
23 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Camden Clark Medical Center
29 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
56 miles, NW • 1 star
Yeager Airport
71 miles, S • 1.4 star
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