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Zip Code:

36501

Population: 22761
 
                               
                                   

Description  Athens  

                               
                               
                                   

Athens,Alabama  is located in the South East region of the United States near Huntsville. It has a population of 22761 people 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

                                   

The average high temperature in the summer is 90 degrees with an average low temperature of 27.6 degrees in the winter. You should expect 56.6 inches of annual rainfall and 1.4 inches of annual snowfall.

                                     

The safety score in Athens is 4 out of 10 with 10 being the worst and 1 being the best (national average is 4). The unemployment rate in Athens is 9.6%. The average commute time is 23.1 minutes. The overall cost of living score is 83 as compared to a national average of 100. Voter registration in Athens is 70.33% Republican and 28.42% Democrat. See detailed report below.

Athens is a city in Limestone County, Alabama, United States. It is the county seat and largest city in Limestone County, and the principal city of the Athens Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Limestone County. Athens is located in northern Alabama, approximately 30 miles west of Huntsville and approximately 15 miles east of the Tennessee border. It is situated in the rolling hills of the Tennessee Valley and is home to a number of historical landmarks and points of interest. The city has a population of around 24,000 people and is known for its friendly, small-town atmosphere. It is home to a number of parks and outdoor recreational areas, including Athens Sportsplex and Athens-Limestone County Library. The city is also home to several educational institutions, including Athens State University, a four-year public university, and Calhoun Community College, a two-year community college. Athens has a rich history and is home to several historical landmarks, including the Athens-Limestone County Heritage Museum, which is dedicated to preserving the history of the area, and the Limestone County Courthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city is also home to a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Athens Greek Festival. Overall, Athens is a welcoming and vibrant community that offers a variety of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities for its residents and visitors.

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POPULATION

  • Population 22761
  • Population Density 579
  • Population Change 20.12
  • Male Population 47.7
  • Female Population 52.3
  • Married Population 57.7
  • Single Population 42.3

WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

  • Air Quality 84
  • Water Quality 26
  • Snowfall 1.4
  • Pollution 22761
  • Rainfall 56.6
  • Sunny Days 197
  • July High 90
  • January Low 27.6
  • Comfort Index 33
  • UV Index 51

CRIME & SAFETY

  • Violent Crime 4
  • Property Crime 4

TAXES

  • Sales Tax 8
  • Income Tax 5
  • Property Tax 2.44

INCOME

  • Household Income 21.22
  • Percent Between 15-25k 13.92
  • Percent Between 25-35k 10.72
  • Percent Between 35-50k13.68
  • Percent between 50-75k 15.25
  • Percent Between 75-100k 10.45
  • Percent Between 100-150k 10.16
  • Percent Between 150-250k 3.55
  • Percent Between 250-500k 0.74
  • Percent Greater Than 500k 0.31

RELIGION

  • % Religious 51.06
  • % Catholic 1.18
  • % Protestant 0
  • % Mormon0.53
  • % Baptist 29.15
  • % Episcopalian 0.1
  • % Pentecostal 0.78
  • % Lutheran 0.13
  • % Methodist 4.6
  • % Presbyterian 0.86
  • % Other Christian 13.72
  • % Jewish 0
  • % Buddhist (Eastern) 0
  • % Islam 0

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

  • Number Of Households 9157
  • Avg. Household Size 2.41
  • Median Home Age 29
  • Median Home Cost 104740
  • Home Appreciation 1.27

HOME STATUS

  • Homes Owned 59.97
  • Homes Vacant 5.9
  • Homes Rented 34.14

PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

  • Annual Spend Per Student 5140
  • Student To Teacher Ratio 154
  • Students Per Librarian 380
  • Students Per Counselor 428

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

  • High School Graduation Rate 76.68
  • Percent With Associate Degree 4.37
  • Percent Bachelor Degree 17.91
  • Percent Graduate Degree 7.49

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • Unemployment Rate 9.6
  • Recent Job Growth -7.37
  • Future Job Growth 15.66

COST OF LIVING: National Average = 100

  • Overall Score 83
  • Cost Of Food Score 98
  • Cost Of Utilities Score 97
  • Cost Of Misc Score 99

OCCUPATION TYPE

  • Business / Finance 12.49
  • Professional 20.96
  • Service: 12.5
  • Sales & Office 19.91
  • Farming, Fishery, Forestry 0.65
  • Construction 9.86
  • Transportation 23.63

COMMUTE TIME

  • Av Commute Time 23.1
  • % Auto Alone 84.94
  • % Carpool 11.88
  • % Mass Transit0.35
  • % Work At Home 1.27
  • % < 15 mins 40.38
  • % 15-29 mins 29.75
  • % 30-44 mins 20.58
  • % 45-59 mins 6.81
  • % >= 60 min 2.47

POLITICS

  • Democrat: 28.42
  • Republican: 70.33
  • Independent: 1.243

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