Athens, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,005 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,904 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$168,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$532 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$521 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marathon County
2
Wausau Metro Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marathon County
3
Wausau Metro Area
3
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 13
Feb 1 9 17
Mar 2 9 29
Apr 3 3 42
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 4 32
Dec 1 12 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 29, WI Assembly District 87, WI
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Schools

Athens Elementary
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Athens High
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Northcentral Technical College
21 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Mid-State Technical College
47 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Aspirus Wausau Hospital
21 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Ministry Good Samaritan Health Ctr
22 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
27 miles, SE • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
51 miles, NE • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
70 miles, W • 1 star
Appleton International Airport
94 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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