At a Glance
Median Income
$70,729
$34,630 per capita
Home Value
$196,700
Zillow: $277,656
Median Rent
$868/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
295/100K
5,036/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Athena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Athena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Athena a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Athena residents earn a median household income of $70,729 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,630. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,534 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athena is $196,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,656. Median rent is $868/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Athena reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,036/100K.
Education
32.7% of adults in Athena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athena has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,206
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,079/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,729
Per Capita$34,630
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$4,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,700
Rent$868
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$277,656
Housing Units594
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent295/100K
Property5,036/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,639/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,720 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Athena was founded in 1904.
The median home in Athena was built in 1977.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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