Athens, AL

Alabama · Limestone County · Huntsville Metro

Athens is a small city in Alabama with a population of 27,474. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated September 2026

3.2 /5.0

B Good

27,474 Population 657/sq mi density

$65,000 Median Income $39,921 per capita

$253,700 Home Value $308,196 Zillow

$834 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature

243 Violent Crime/100K 2,167 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$65,000 median income, 3.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$253,700 home value, $834/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

243 violent crimes/100K (36% below avg)

Education

3.5 / 5.0

30.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $65,000

14% lower than US avg

Home Value $253,700

10% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 243/100K

36% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 30.8%

9% lower than US avg

Median Rent $834

28% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.5%

26% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.3%

8% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 9.7%

22% lower than US avg

How Athens Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population27,474

Median Age41.6 yrs

Density657/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 70%

Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+

Median Income$65,000

Per Capita$39,921

Unemployment3.3%

Poverty9.7%

County GDP$6,971M

Commute25 min

Housing

Home Value$253,700

Rent$834

Ownership63.3%

Zillow$308,196

Housing Units11,586

Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

Violent243/100K

Property2,167/100K

Murder6.1/100K

Assault210/100K

Burglary338/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%

Uninsured10.5%

Smoking15.1%

Depression24.7%

Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

Rain59.1 in/yr

Elevation676 ft (206 m)

Education

Bachelor's+30.8%

High School+88.8%

Graduate+9.8%

School Score4.76

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%

Commute25 min

Broadband88.5%

EV Stations11

Libraries1

Is Athens a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Athens receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Athens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Athens is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Athens is $253,700, 10% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $834 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Athens is below the national average at 243 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,167 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Athens enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.

Athens has a population of 27,474 with a density of 657 people per square mile, spread across 40.1 square miles. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.2% female and 47.8% male. The city is predominantly White (70%), with 8.7% Hispanic, 17.6% Black, 1.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.3% of residents, while 8.1% speak Spanish. 6.9% of the population are veterans. 15.4% of residents have a disability. 89.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

27,474

Total Population

2023 Census

657

People / sq mi

41.6yrs

Median Age

7% above US avg

40.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%

Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Athens vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.3%

18% above US avg

Spanish 8.1%

40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Athens vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Athens is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,921. The average weekly wage is $1,206, 16% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,050 business establishments, including 124 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 6.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Athens vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$65,000
	14% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,921
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,206
IRS Avg AGI	$83,398
Gini Index	0.427 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.3%
	8% below US avg
Poverty Rate	9.7%
	22% below US avg
Establishments (County)	2,050
County GDP	$6,971M

Business (County)

Restaurants	124
Healthcare	153
Retail	279
Manufacturing	77

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,292
	35% below US avg
Cost of Living	88.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.7 min
Drive Alone	82.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Athens is $253,700, 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $308,196, higher than the Census estimate. According to Redfin, the median sale price is $321,506 with homes selling in an average of 94 days. Homes sell for 98.7% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $834 (28% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $772 for a one-bedroom to $936 for a two-bedroom apartment. 63.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 11,586 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1983. The average annual property tax is $2,292 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 25.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$253,700
	10% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$308,196
Redfin Median Sale	$321,506
Median List Price	$326,966

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median Sale Price	$321,506
Median List Price	$326,966
$/Sq Ft	$161
Homes Sold	48
Days on Market	94 days
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.7%
Price Drops	20.5%
Inventory	273

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$834
	28% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,379
Rent Burden	25.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$716
1 Bedroom	$772
2 Bedrooms	$936
3 Bedrooms	$1,206
4 Bedrooms	$1,381

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	63.3%
Owner-Occupied	63.3%
Renter-Occupied	36.7%
Housing Units	11,586
Median Year Built	1983

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,292
	35% below US avg
Effective Rate	0.90%

In Athens, 40.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.7% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 38.4% have high blood pressure. 15.1% are current smokers. 15.6% report binge drinking. 26.5% are physically inactive. 24.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.9% experience frequent mental distress. 10.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,906. The dentist ratio is 1:3,361. 49.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS - 2026-05-22)

PM2.5

6.8

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

7.7

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

4.3

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

69.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.4

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

133.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Athens vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.5%
	26% above US avg
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart Disease	5.9%
High Blood Pressure	38.4%
Asthma	10.1%
COPD	6.9%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.1%
	8% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.6%
Physical Inactivity	26.5%
Depression	24.7%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	13.3%
Short Sleep	41.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.5%
Uninsured	10.5%
	22% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,906
Dentists	1:3,361
Mental Health	1:1,529
Checkup Rate	78.2%
Dental Visits	56.6%
Premature Death	8,777/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.6/10
Exercise Access	49.8%
Healthcare Facilities	153

Athens has a violent crime rate of 243 per 100,000 residents, 36% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 210.0 per 100,000, robbery at 18.3, rape at 9.1. The murder rate is 6.1 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,167 per 100,000, 11% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,649, burglary at 338, vehicle theft at 177 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 32 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Athens receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Athens vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	243.4/100K
	36% below US avg
Murder	6.1/100K
	3% below US avg
Rape	9.1/100K
Robbery	18.3/100K
Assault	210.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,166.6/100K
	11% above US avg
Burglary	337.8/100K
Theft	1,649.3/100K
Vehicle Theft	176.5/100K
Arson	3.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	32
Traffic Accidents	1,220
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Athens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.6°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation	676 ft (206 m)
Area	40.1 sq mi (103.9 km²)
Population Density	657/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7790°N, 86.9508°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Limestone County County
Nearest Airport	Pryor Field Regional (DCU) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"

56% above US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 6.29"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.77"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	23.8 / 100
Community Resilience	76.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	125 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	66 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	147 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	113 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	145 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	135 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	138 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	105 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	127 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	126 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	149 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	140 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	66 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	60 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	114 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	143 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	134 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	121 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	29 km
Sep 19, 1990	6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia	M2.9	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

710 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 194 fatalities, 2,663 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	99 km	25
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	13 km	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	59 km	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	95 km	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	90 km	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	78 km	6
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	52 km	4
May 18, 1995	EF4	54 km	3
May 18, 1995	EF4	9 km	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	31 km	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	48 km	11
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	98 km	2
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	97 km	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	100 km	4
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	49 km	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	20 km	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	53 km	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	76 km	3
May 8, 2024	EF3	93 km	1
May 8, 2024	EF3	25 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 ac, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	69 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	58 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	61 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	72 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	64 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	56 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	66 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	66 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	66 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	56 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	73 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	67 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	73 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	65 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	55 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	72 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	56 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	58 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	58 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,819	64 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	5.5 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	5.4 in
March	54°F (12°C)	5.6 in
April	62°F (17°C)	5.4 in
May	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in
June	78°F (25°C)	4.8 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.9 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.9 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in	Driest
October	64°F (18°C)	4.0 in
November	52°F (11°C)	4.6 in
December	45°F (7°C)	6.3 in	Wettest

Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (3.8").

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Athens is located in Limestone County. It is classified as Metro / 250K-1M, part of a metropolitan area. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 71.4% of the vote, a 43.9-point margin. 88.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 11 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 153 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 82.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%

D 27.5%

Winner: Republican by 43.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	32
Traffic Accidents	1,220
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	30.8%
	9% below US avg
High School+	88.8%
Graduate Degree+	9.8%
School Test Score	4.76

B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K-1M
Population Density	657/sq mi
Total Area	40.1 sq mi
County	Limestone County County

Services

Broadband Access	88.5%
Avg Download Speed	169.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	18.0 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	11
Alt Fuel Stations	12
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	153
Restaurants	124
Retail Stores	279

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.7 min
Drive Alone	82.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.5%

Average costs for common services in Athens. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$222 ($133-$355)
Specialist Visit	$311 ($178-$488)
Urgent Care Visit	$178 ($89-$311)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,954 ($710-$4,440)
Dental Cleaning	$115 ($67-$178)
Dental Filling	$222 ($133-$355)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$40 ($22-$67)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$67 ($44-$107)
Brake Pad Replacement	$266 ($133-$444)
Tire Rotation	$36 ($18-$67)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$533 ($355-$888)
Battery Replacement	$178 ($89-$311)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$89 ($53-$133)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$80 ($44-$124)
HVAC Repair	$355 ($133-$710)
HVAC System Install	$6,216 ($3,552-$10,656)
Roof Repair	$888 ($355-$1,776)
Roof Replacement	$7,992 ($4,884-$13,320)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,332 ($444-$3,108)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,320 ($4,440-$26,640)
DUI Defense	$4,440 ($1,776-$8,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,332 ($710-$2,664)
Will Preparation	$444 ($178-$888)
Trust Preparation	$2,220 ($888-$4,440)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13-$40)
Women's Haircut	$49 ($27-$89)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$133 ($67-$222)
Manicure	$22 ($13-$40)
Pedicure	$36 ($22-$58)
Massage (1 Hour)	$71 ($44-$115)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.64 ($2.66-$4.88)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.11 ($2.22-$4.44)
Loaf of Bread	$3.37 ($2.22-$4.88)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.00 ($2.66-$5.77)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.88 ($3.55-$6.66)
Rice (per lb)	$0.89 ($0.53-$1.60)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$124 ($71-$222)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$62 ($27-$133)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$62 ($36-$107)
Internet (Monthly)	$62 ($36-$89)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$58 ($27-$89)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$75 ($44-$133)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$178 ($67-$444)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,776 ($1,066-$3,108)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$62 ($27-$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($7.10-$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$89 ($27-$222)
Driver's License Renewal	$27 ($13-$67)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,066 ($533-$2,220)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$888 ($444-$1,776)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$355 ($178-$622)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44 ($22-$89)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$888 ($355-$2,220)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,100 ($4,440-$26,640)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$53 ($27-$89)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$89 ($44-$178)
Dog Grooming	$53 ($27-$89)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$36 ($18-$67)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$266 ($133-$444)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$178 ($89-$355)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$589
Toddler	$583
Preschool	$550
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$633
Toddler	$606
Preschool	$606

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Limestone County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	8,312	132	$65,952	2.97
Retail Trade	4,681	289	$41,900	1.38
Construction	2,658	222	$75,597	1.49
Accommodation & Food Services	2,263	149	$23,010	0.73
Transportation & Warehousing	2,109	66	$66,600	1.46
Health Care & Social Assistance	1,819	225	$55,063	0.37
Professional & Technical Services	848	240	$82,925	0.36
Administrative & Waste Services	746	119	$45,182	0.37
Other Services	579	127	$50,787	0.56
Finance & Insurance	533	122	$84,705	0.39
Educational Services	266	21	$44,687	0.38
Real Estate	264	89	$55,399	0.50
Arts & Entertainment	151	14	$22,410	0.26
Management of Companies	112	10	$70,450	0.19
Information & Technology	86	36	$67,904	0.13
Unclassified	2	0	$59,558	0.04

Colleges & Universities in Athens

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Athens State University	Public · Bachelor's	3,945	-	$9,840	$17,370

Hospitals in Athens

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(256) 233-9292

Schools in Athens

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Alabama Connections Academy	Other	7,063	-	-
East Limestone High School	High	1,282	55	23.3:1
Athens High School	High	1,173	67	17.5:1
Athens Middle School	Middle	958	49	19.6:1
Athens Renaissance School	Other	646	25	25.8:1
Athens Intermediate School	Elementary	586	34	17.2:1
Clements High School	High	554	29	19.1:1
Blue Springs Elementary School	Elementary	515	29	17.8:1
Tanner High School	High	411	24	17.1:1
Athens Elementary School	Elementary	408	26	15.7:1
Julian Newman Elementary School	Elementary	371	21	17.7:1
Brookhill Elementary School	Elementary	366	21	17.4:1
Johnson Elementary School	Elementary	363	22	16.5:1
Tanner Elementary School	Elementary	333	21	15.9:1
James L Cowart Elementary School	Elementary	332	19	17.5:1
Piney Chapel Elementary School	Elementary	203	13	15.6:1

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Radio Stations near Athens

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
100.3 The River - WQRV - Meridianville/Huntsville, AL	classic hits	AAC
106. 1 WTAK Huntsville's Classic Rock	classic rock	AAC
Sports Radio the Ump	sports	AAC+ 48 kbps
WLRH 89.3 FM HD2 Huntsville, AL	local music, local news	AAC 128 kbps
WBHP 800	-	AAC
WLRH 89.3 FM HD3 Huntsville, AL	npr, public radio	AAC 128 kbps
106.1 WTAK	classic rock, rock	AAC
WLRH 89.3 FM HD1 Huntsville, AL	local music, local news	AAC 128 kbps
102.1 WDRM - Decatur/Huntsville, AL	country	AAC
Independent Baptist Radio	bluegrass, gospel	MP3 192 kbps

National Parks Near Athens

12 national parks and monuments found near Athens.

Park	Type	Fee
Buck's Pocket State Park	State Park	Free
Cathedral Caverns State Park	State Park	Free
David Crockett	State Park	Free
Henry Horton	State Park	Free
Hurricane Creek Park	State Park	Free
Joe Wheeler State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Guntersville State Park	State Park	Free
Monte Sano State Park	State Park	Free
Old Stone Fort	State Park	Free
Rickwood Caverns State Park	State Park	Free
Tims Ford	State Park	Free
Tims Ford State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Athens

14 trails found near Athens.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
FLINT CREEK MULTIPLE USE LOOPA	11.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
PINE TORCH HORSE LOOP	10.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
KEY MILL HORSE LOOP	9.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MITCHELL RIDGE TRAIL	6.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
NORTHWEST WILD HORSE	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SIPSEY WILD HIKING TRAIL	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
FLINT CREEK MULTIPLE USE LOOPB	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BUNYAN HILL WILD HORSE	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LOOKOUT WILD HIKING TRAIL	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BRAZIEL CREEK WILD HIKING	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BRUSHY CREEK HORSE LOOP	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BORDEN CREEK WILD HIKING	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BUNYAN HILL WILD HIKING TRAIL	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
GUM POND WILD HORSE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes

Historical Trends - Athens

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	23,841	$46,867
2015	24,879	$47,542
2017	25,719	$47,741
2019	27,400	$53,165
2021	27,027	$52,211
2023	30,946	$65,000

Museums in Athens

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
ALABAMA VETERANS MUSEUM & ARCHIVES	HISTORY MUSEUM	100 PRYOR ST W	2567717578	$118,567
BLUE AND GREY MUSEUM OF NORTH ALABAMA	HISTORY MUSEUM		2563504018	$34,828
TONEY SCHOOL COMMUNITY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM			$23,566
LIMESTONE COUNTY ALABAMA ARCHIVES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	102 W WASHINGTON STREET	2562336404	$3,643
ALTAR OF THE NEW TESTAMENT AND FOUNDERS HALL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	300 N BEATY ST�	2562338215
CALHOUN FINE ARTS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2563062695
CLAY HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2563251018
COOKS NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	412 13TH ST SE	2563509347
DONNELL HOUSE BOARD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	601 & 1/2 SOUTH CLINTON STREET	2562320743
LIMESTONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MADISON STATION HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MORGAN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OLD STATE BANK	GENERAL MUSEUM	952 BANK STREET NE	2563414818
SAVING OUR FLYING HERITAGE THROUGH A FLYING MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	189 BAITES RD
STUDENT CENTER ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2562338100
TRIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Athens

Name	Address	Annual Visits
DECATUR PUBLIC LIBRARY	504 CHERRY STREET NE	229,976
ATHENS - LIMESTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY	405 EAST SOUTH STREET	73,556
ARDMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY	25836 MAIN STREET	29,239

Farmers Markets in Athens

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Athens Saturday Market	409 W Green Street	06/04/2016 to 08/27/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Visit
Madison City Farmers Market	1088 Hughes Road	04/11/2015 to 09/26/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Visit
Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market	211 1st Ave SE	04/23/2016 to 06/20/2016	Mon: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM;Wed: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM;Fri: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM;
The Market at Good Shepherd	3809 Spring Ave, SW	08/01/2016 to 10/31/2016	Mon: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;

Hotels in Athens

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western

Clarion Pointe

Fairfield Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Quality Inn

Red Roof Inn & Suites

Sleep Inn

Restaurants in Athens

38 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

306 Barbecue

Applebee's

Asian Cuisine

Buffalo Wild Wings

Burrito Express

Casa Blanca

Catfish Cabin

China Dragon

Cracker Barrel

Dub's Burgers

Eagle's Diner

El Azteca Taqueria

Fiesta Mexicana

Golden Phoenix Chinese Buffet

IHOP

Las Trojas Cantina

Lawlers Barbecue

Little Texas Pizza Buffet

Logan's Roadhouse

Lucia's Cocina Mexicana

Lulu's Place

Martha's Grocery & Restaurant

Ninja Grill Suchi and Bar

Old Black Bear

Pizza Hut

Ro's Grille

Roosters

Sabor Latino

Sabor Latino Taqueria

Samuri Steakhouse

Shoney's

Suzanne's Bakery and Eatery

The Southern Table

Touchdown Wings

Village Pizza

Waffle House

Wildwood Deli

Cafes in Athens

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Square Clock Coffee

Starbucks

Cinemas in Athens

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinemagic Theatre

Monuments in Athens

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Helicopter

Clinics in Athens

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

American Family Care Athens

DaVita Limestone County at Home

Dentists in Athens

6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aspen Dental

Cole Family Dental

Hambridge Family Dental Care PC

Limestone Smiles of Athens

Sarrell Dental Center

Valley Smiles Dental Care

Veterinaries in Athens

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Athens Animal Hospital

Eastside Animal Hospital

Limestone Veterinary Clinic

Town and County Animal Hospital PC

Gas Stations in Athens

37 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abby's Mini Mart

Ankar Food Market

Athens Fast-Fill CNG

B&K

BP Market St

Buc-ee's

Chevron

Chevron - West End Market

Circle K

Citgo

Exxon

Fuel City

Fuel station

Hobbs Street Mini Mart

James Food Mart 2

Mapco Express

Marathon

Marathon Gas - J-MART 401

Marathon Gas - J-MART 405

Murphy USA

Raceway

Shell

Uncle Bud's Mini Mart

Valero

Valero - Jiffy Food #2

Vulcan

Wavaho

White Dove Market

Banks in Athens

18 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Independent

BBVA Compass

Family Security Credit Union

First National Bank

First State Bank of the South

North Alabama Educators Credit Union

PNC Bank

Redstone Federal Credit Union

Regions Bank

Tennessee Valley Authority Community Credit Union

Trustmark National Bank

Gyms in Athens

6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Athens-Limestone Hospital Wellness Center

Balance Fit Lab

CrossFit Athens

Gym

Lion's Den

Workout Anytime

Golf Courses in Athens

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canebrake Club

Breweries in Athens

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Blue Pants Brewery	Brewery	500 Lanier Rd	2563251131	Visit
Blue Pants Brewery & Tap Room	Brewers	500 Lanier Rd 1a	2566796330
Jt's Package Store	Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries, Wine, Retail Shopping, Convenience Stores	2121 Beltline Rd S W	2563508967
Murphy Plaza	Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries, Wineries	200 Main St
Plaza Murphy	Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries, Wineries	101 Church St
Rocket Republic Brewing Company	Brewery and Beer Garden	289 Production Ave		Visit
Windmill Beverages	Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries	3709 Us Highway 31 S	2563534069

Nursing Homes in Athens

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
SENIOR REHAB & RECOVERY AT LIMESTONE HEALTH FACILI 1600 WEST HOBBS STREET	For profit - Corporation	170	151	5/5	-	4/5	5/5	2562323461
ATHENS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION LLC 611 WEST MARKET STREET	For profit - Corporation	149	126	3/5	-	4/5	4/5	2562321620

Pharmacies in Athens

9 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ATHENS PHARMACY	705 WEST MARKET STREET	256-232-2242
CVS - 4815	215 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 31 SOUTH	256-233-0514
EASTSIDE PHARMACY AND CUSTOM COMPOUNDING INCORPORATED	22335 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 72 EAST	256-233-7070
KMART	104 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 31 NORTH	256-233-0180
LIMESTONE DRUG COMPANY	200 WEST MARKET STREET	256-232-3811
PIGGLY WIGGLY	100 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 31 NORTH	256-232-2194
PUBLIX - 01203	22031 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 72	256-230-2324
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 661	1011 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 72 EAST	256-233-3568
WALGREENS - 10981	101 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 31 NORTH	256-230-2799

EV Charging Stations in Athens

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
FAIRFIELD INN - Tesla Supercharger	21282 Athens-Limestone Blvd.	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
Walmart 661 (Athens, AL)	1011 US Hwy 72 E	Electrify America		4	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Browns Ferry Nuclear	Shaw Rd & Nuclear Plt Rd	Non-Networked	8		J1772	private
Red Roof Inn & Suites	1218 Kelli Dr	Blink Network	2		J1772	public
Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens I-65 Exit 351 - Tesla Destination	1218 Kelli Drive	Tesla Destination	1		TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Athens

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
TRINITY MOUNTAIN	TOWER	122
11445 SNAKE RD	TOWER	112
11445 SNAKE RD	TOWER	112
9363 COUNTY ROAD 214 (70387)	GTOWER	111
32900 DRIVERS LANE	TOWER	107
32900 Drivers Lane	TOWER	107
4020 MOUNTAIN VALLEY ROAD	TOWER	98
INTERSECTION OF VINE AND SYCAMORE 201 VINE STREET	TOWER	96
24458 HARDIMAN LANE (64493)	LTOWER	93
24458 HARDIMAN LN	TOWER	91
24458 HARDIMAN LN	TOWER	91
15307 COUNTY ROAD 400 (36758)	GTOWER	81
15307 COUNTY ROAD 400 (36758)	GTOWER	81
16810 COUNTY ROAD #33 (64488)	GTOWER	81
23872 BIBB GARRETT RD	TOWER	62
23872 BIBB GARRETT RD	TOWER	62
4820 BELLE TOWER (64497)	LTOWER	61
401 McEntire Lane (104554)	MTOWER	58

Fire Stations in Athens

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Athens Fire and Rescue	201 N Main ST	Career	256-233-8710
Clements Volunteer Fire Department	9158 US HWY 72 W	Volunteer	256-729-6057
East Limestone Volunteer Fire/Rescue	15801 E Limestone RD	Volunteer	256-232-5795
Owens Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.	20413 Tillman Mill RD	Volunteer	256-230-0007
Piney Chapel Fire Department	22115 Piney Chapel RD	Volunteer	256-233-2300

Bridges in Athens

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Tee Beam	Concrete	1975	166	32,800	F
Culvert	Concrete	1956	58	31,750	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	31	24,320	G
Culvert	Concrete	1969	37	22,730	F
Culvert	Concrete	1969	50	22,730	F
Culvert	Concrete	1969	37	22,730	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1955	29	19,490	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1959	204	16,400	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1969	315	16,400	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1969	315	16,400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2005	210	16,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1934	56	14,840	F
Culvert	Concrete	1934	31	14,840	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1957	21	12,600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1924	73	11,200	F
Culvert	Concrete	1924	25	11,200	F
Culvert	Concrete	1934	25	11,200	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1969	309	11,128	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2009	180	11,120	G
Culvert	Concrete	1965	21	10,640	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2015	270	10,098	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1928	200	9,320	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1928	74	9,320	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1959	238	9,320	F
Culvert	Concrete	1959	110	9,320	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2020	180	9,160	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2020	180	9,160	G
Culvert	Concrete	2023	76	9,052	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2023	240	9,052	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2023	160	9,052	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2022	340	8,658	G
Culvert	Concrete	2006	38	7,960	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1926	186	7,620	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1928	83	7,615	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1955	83	7,615	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1958	272	7,360	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	289	7,300	F
Culvert	Concrete	1947	94	6,999	F
Culvert	Concrete	1965	37	6,880	F
Culvert	Concrete	1958	43	6,697	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	2022	302	6,000	G
Other	Other	2022	302	6,000	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1955	180	5,895	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1955	180	5,895	F
Culvert	Concrete	1989	51	5,870	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1926	213	5,510	F
Slab	Concrete	1926	46	5,510	F
Culvert	Concrete	2015	90	5,146	G
Culvert	Concrete	1959	34	4,708	F
Culvert	Concrete	1995	26	4,580	G
Culvert	Concrete	1957	22	4,540	G
Culvert	Concrete	1957	26	4,540	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1966	155	4,540	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1964	350	3,135	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1991	348	3,135	F
Culvert	Concrete	1953	74	2,690	F
Culvert	Concrete	1953	74	2,464	F
Culvert	Concrete	1975	56	2,443	F
Culvert	Concrete	1910	40	2,319	G
Culvert	Concrete	1940	22	2,200	F
Culvert	Concrete	1967	45	2,200	F
Culvert	Concrete	1984	52	2,178	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1940	210	1,850	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1950	160	1,750	F
Culvert	Concrete	1996	58	1,661	F
Culvert	Concrete	1941	32	1,660	G
Culvert	Concrete	1987	56	1,629	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1935	42	1,601	F
Culvert	Concrete	1950	33	1,600	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1964	320	1,576	F
Culvert	Concrete	1990	30	1,517	G
Culvert	Concrete	1967	43	1,500	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1932	80	1,368	F
Culvert	Concrete	2016	51	1,350	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1957	238	1,260	F
Culvert	Concrete	1948	22	1,230	G
Culvert	Concrete	1975	43	1,101	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1972	341	1,097	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1955	102	1,066	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1962	238	1,066	F
Culvert	Concrete	2017	52	969	G
Culvert	Concrete	1992	43	890	F
Culvert	Concrete	1993	32	890	G
Culvert	Concrete	1975	42	845	F
Culvert	Concrete	1994	43	845	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1938	50	840	F
Culvert	Concrete	2023	21	815	G
Culvert	Concrete	1953	53	800	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	61	798	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1969	272	700	F
Culvert	Concrete	1967	26	647	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1938	50	644	F
Culvert	Concrete	1955	73	600	F
Culvert	Concrete	1969	39	560	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2016	56	560	G
Culvert	Concrete	1965	32	500	G
Culvert	Concrete	1965	22	500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2015	160	500	G
Culvert	Concrete	1962	38	490	G
Culvert	Concrete	1965	31	460	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1952	26	450	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1963	163	450	G
Culvert	Concrete	2018	25	419	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1994	102	390	F
Culvert	Concrete	1961	72	350	F
Culvert	Concrete	1996	41	350	G
Culvert	Concrete	1992	43	333	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1972	238	270	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	2004	170	267	G
Culvert	Concrete	1999	54	236	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1960	36	180	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1936	51	120	F
Culvert	Concrete	1990	25	117	G
Culvert	Concrete	1974	53	112	F
Culvert	Concrete	1999	31	40	F

Correctional Facilities in Athens

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
LIMESTONE COUNTY JAIL	101 W ELM ST	COUNTY	-999	-999	OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Athens

17 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' DECATUR FACILITY	1400 STATE DOCKS ROAD	MORGAN
BUNGE DECATUR	1400 MARKET STREET	MORGAN
CAPITAL POWER - DECATUR ENERGY CENTER	2024 HIGHWAY 20 WEST	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DELPHI SAGINAW STEERING SYSTEMS	6275 US HIGHWAY 31 SOUTH	LIMESTONE
INDORAMA DECATUR SITE	1401 FINLEY ISLAND RD	MORGAN
LINDE GAS LLC	900 LINDE LANE	MORGAN
MORGAN ENERGY CTR GEN MOTORS	FINLEY ISLAND ROAD	MORGAN
NUCOR STEEL DECATUR	4301 IVERSON BLVD	MORGAN

Airports Near Athens

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Huntsville International Airport	HSV	Medium Airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport	MSL	Medium Airport
Redstone Army Air Field	HUA	Medium Airport
Abernathy Field	-	Small Airport
Addison Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Airborne Acres Airport	-	Small Airport
Albertville Regional Airport/Thomas J Brumlik Field	-	Small Airport
Amacher Strip	-	Small Airport
Ardmore Airport	-	Small Airport
Askey Field	-	Small Airport
Beechwood Airpark	-	Small Airport
Big River Airpark	-	Small Airport
Big Sky Airport	-	Small Airport
Courtland Airport	-	Small Airport
Cullman Regional Airport-Folsom Field	-	Small Airport
Elam's Landing Airport	-	Small Airport
Elk Haven Airport	-	Small Airport
Elkwood Airpark	-	Small Airport
Ellington Airport	-	Small Airport
Epps Airpark	-	Small Airport
Fayetteville Municipal Airport	FYM	Small Airport
Flint River Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Frerichs Airport	-	Small Airport
Guntersville Municipal Joe Starnes Field	-	Small Airport
Hallelujah Farm Airport	-	Small Airport
Hartselle-Morgan County Regional Airport	-	Small Airport
Hazel Green Acres Airport	-	Small Airport
Hazel Green Airport	-	Small Airport
Hudgin Air Airport	-	Small Airport
J5 Mike Airport	-	Small Airport
Lawrenceburg Lawrence County Airport	-	Small Airport
LevAirport	-	Small Airport
Madison County Executive Airport-Tom Sharp Jr Field	-	Small Airport
McCall Airport	-	Small Airport
Milton Airport	-	Small Airport
Moontown Airport	-	Small Airport
Mount Aero Lake Farm Airport	-	Small Airport
New Horizon Airport	-	Small Airport
Palmer Village-Napier Lake Airport	-	Small Airport
Pleasant Grove Airpark	-	Small Airport
Posey Field	-	Small Airport
Pryor Field Regional Airport	DCU	Small Airport
PTC Airport	-	Small Airport
Rocky Acres Airport	-	Small Airport
The Aviation Valley Airport	-	Small Airport
Tullahoma Regional Airport William Northern Field	THA	Small Airport
Upper Fort Hampton Strip	-	Small Airport
Wagner Field	-	Small Airport
Whatley Airport	-	Small Airport
Wilson Creek Airport	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Athens

10 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Athens Police Station	951 Hobbs Street East
Campus Police/Security	6250 US Highway 31
Decatur City Hall
Elkmont Police Department
Huntsville Police Department Gun Range
Limestone County Sheriff's Department	101 Elm Street West
Madison City Police
Morgan County Sheriff
Triana Police Department	640 6th Street
Trinity Police Department	21 Lile Street

Grocery Stores in Athens

53 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
4 Square Market Inc	Convenience Store	23021 Nick Davis Rd
Ankr Food Mart	Convenience Store	1517 N Jefferson St
B AND K GROCERY	Convenience Store	15238 Huntsville Brownsferry Rd
BIG LOTS 3271	Other	603 US Highway 72 W
Bob's Quick Mart	Convenience Store	1805 Brownsferry St
Circle K 2704393	Convenience Store	271 US Highway 31 N
CVS Pharmacy 4815	Other	215 US Highway 31 S
DOLLAR GENERAL 0964	Other	600 S Jefferson St
Dollar General 10107	Other	19300 Al Highway 99
DOLLAR GENERAL 11238	Other	20174 Swanner Blvd
Dollar General 11261	Other	16521 Alabama Highway 251
DOLLAR GENERAL 14414	Other	15297 Pike Rd
Dollar General 16375	Other	14565 US Highway 72
Dollar General 20067	Other	14735 Mooresville Rd
Dollar General 21187	Other	15764 Brownsferry Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 2680	Other	1233 E Pryor St
Dollar General 5836	Other	1210 N Jefferson St
DOLLAR GENERAL 5865	Other	17344 US Highway 72
Dollar General 7424	Other	12375 US Highway 72
DOLLAR GENERAL 9670	Other	1031 US Highway 72 E
Dollar General Store 17686	Other	20150 Al Highway 127
Dollar Tree 10250	Other	17231 US Highway 72
El Azteca Supermercado Y Taqueria	Grocery Store	1316 N Jefferson St
Elm St Chevron	Convenience Store	1514 E Elm St
Exxon Hwy 72	Convenience Store	25966 Highway 72 East
Family Dollar 13647	Other	20070 Huntsville Brownsferry Rd
Fresh Value Athens 14	Supermarket	625 US Highway 72 E
Hobbs Street Mini Mart 1	Convenience Store	1001 E Hobbs St
Hometown Grocery	Super Store	608 S Jefferson St
Hometown Grocery - Limestone	Super Store	100 US Highway 31 S
La Miscelanea Party Store Llc	Convenience Store	1010 N Jefferson St
MAPCO Express Inc 1107	Convenience Store	801 SE Jefferson Street
Mapou Carribean Store	Grocery Store	101 Cloverleaf Dr
Market Agustin	Grocery Store	935 US Highway 72
Mart A Inc	Convenience Store	1510 US Highway 72 E
Mini Mart	Convenience Store	1200 US Highway 72 W
Murphy USA 5625	Convenience Store	800 US Highway 31 S
N Vir Athens Inc	Convenience Store	1517 N Jefferson St
Oakdale Bp	Convenience Store	16771 Oakdale Rd
Oakdale Food Mart	Convenience Store	23010 Nick Davis Rd
Omnamh4u	Convenience Store	14035 Us Highway 72
One Stop Shop	Convenience Store	18461 Al Highway 99
Publix 1203	Supermarket	22031 US Highway 72
Publix Alabama LLC 1790	Supermarket	165 US Highway 31 N
Shree Varahi Inc	Convenience Store	18020 Al Highway 99
Tanner Chevron	Convenience Store	20531 Huntsville Brownsferry Rd
Tienda Mexicana La Bonita	Convenience Store	19535 Al Highway 99
Tienda Mexicana La Fuente	Grocery Store	1000 N Jefferson St
Twice Daily/White Bison # 3103 3103	Other	22048 US Hwy 72
Twice Daily/White Bison # 3114 3114	Other	1721 Trigreen Drive
Uncle Bud's Mini Mart 1	Convenience Store	20024 Al Highway 127
Walgreens 10981	Other	101 US Highway 31 N
Walmart Super Center 661	Super Store	1011 US Highway 72 E

Post Offices in Athens

4 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Athens Post Office	1100 Market Street West
CPU Railroad Bazaar
Pak Mail	1207 East Forrest Street
Tanner Post Office	20236 Huntsville Brownsferry Road

Treatment Centers in Athens

5 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Bradford Health Services - Madison Residential Facility	Substance Abuse	256-461-7272
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Another Chance	Substance Abuse	256-973-6190
Family Life Center Inc	Substance Abuse	256-355-3703
MHCNCA Inc - Athens Limestone Counseling Center	Mental Health	256-232-3661
MHCNCA Inc - The Albany Clinic for Children	Mental Health	256-260-7306

DOL Wage Violations in Athens

24 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $257,931 in back wages owed to 602 employees.

Violations

$257,931

Back Wages Owed

602

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Athens Rehab and Senior Care	-	-	35611	-	1	$82,595	$349	237
Limestone County Sheriff's Office	-	-	35614	-	1	$49,969	$397	126
Superior Technologies LLC	-	-	35611	-	1	$35,401	$11,800	3
H & H Heating & Cooling, LLC	-	-	35611	-	3	$26,777	$6,694	4
Athens Biodiesel, LLC	-	-	35614	-	1	$8,140	$1,163	7
Subway 4009 Athens	-	Subway	35611	-	1	$7,915	$7,915	1
Athens Pediatric, PC	-	-	35611	-	1	$6,176	$441	14
Associated Growers Co-op, Inc	-	-	35611	-	2	$5,652	$103	55
Limestone Manor Assisted Living	-	-	35611	-	1	$5,560	$327	17
Ninja Japanese Steak House	-	-	35611	-	1	$4,142	$188	22
Athens Limestone County Emergency Management	-	-	35611	-	1	$3,955	$360	11
Express Oil Change	-	-	35611	-	1	$3,926	$218	18
Terranova's Italian Restaurant Athens	-	-	35611	-	1	$3,430	$229	15
Compass Bank- Athens Main	-	-	35611	-	1	$2,927	$195	15
Moore & Newby Gin	-	-	35613	-	3	$2,807	$108	26
Corner Store	-	-	35611	-	1	$1,482	$741	2
Compass Bank- Athens East	-	-	35611	-	1	$1,437	$180	8
MARTIN AND COBEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. [OSHA]	-	-	35611	New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)	1	$1,403	$351	4
Holiday Inn Express & Suites- Athens	-	IHG	35613	-	1	$1,370	$342	4
Subway	-	Subway	35611	-	1	$1,150	$1,150	1
New Cut Mini Mart	-	-	35611	-	1	$817	$817	1
Direct Home Care	-	-	35611	-	1	$522	$104	5
Athens Exxon	-	-	35611	-	1	$201	$100	2
Fairfield Inn & Suites	-	Marriott International	35613	-	1	$180	$45	4

Churches & Religious Organizations in Athens

35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
34E MINISTRIES INC	216 BRIARWOOD CIR
APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF ATHENS ALABAMA	15284 HASTINGS RD
ATHENS BIBLE SCHOOL	700 US HIGHWAY 31 N
ATHENS CHURCH OF GOD	17835 QUINN RD
BEYOND BLESSED MINISTRY	17314 MARTIN DR
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY ATHENS AL HAYS MILL RD	16218 HUNTSVILLE BROWNSFERRY RD
ELK RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH	10020 UPPER SNAKE RD
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATHENS ALABAMA	201 E HOBBS ST
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 966
FIRST UNION BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATHENS	PO BOX 931
GRACE COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	1432 FREEMAN AVE
HEALING HEARTS MINISTRY	9167 UPPER SNAKE RD
HORIZON GATE PRODUCTIONS	1205 7TH AVE
HUR HOUSE	18661 NUCLEAR PLANT RD
JUST BREATHE MINISTRIES	169 LAKE VIEW DR
LIMESTONE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION	PO BOX 549
LIMESTONE COUNTY CHURCHES INVOLVEDINC	201 N JEFFERSON ST
LINDSAY LANE UNITED APPEAL FUND INC	1300 LINDSAY LN S
LITTLE ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	14204 LUCAS FERRY RD
MISSION ATHENS	PO BOX 416
MISSIONARY ASSIST PANAMA	16525 ARBOR DR
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	16768 US HIGHWAY 72
NOMAD DEAF MINISTRY	602 GARRETT DR
OPSIMOS-LATTER RAIN-MINISTRIES	24884 DEER RIDGE LN
PINEY CHAPEL FIRE DEPARTMENT INC	PO BOX 2
ROCKET CITY REASON	1036 US HIGHWAY 72 E
ROUND ISLAND CREEK MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION AND ITS	PO BOX 1506
SOLOMON TEMPLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST	2041 US HIGHWAY 31 S
ST BENEDICT TRADITIONAL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH	9586 BEECHWOOD RD
ST LUKE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 391
SWEET HOME MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	803 WESTMORELAND AVE
TEXAS FELLOWSHIP OF COWBOY CHURCHES	26155 THACH RD
THE GATHERING PLACE WORSHIP CENTER INC	26723 US HIGHWAY 72
THE LIFE CHURCH OF NORTH ALABAMA	PO BOX 1522
WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN	21625 HOLT RD

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UFO Sightings Near Athens

10 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Athens.

Name	Year	Description
Athens, AL	2013	Three quickly flashing lights one after the other repeating in order and moving together
Athens, AL	2012	Fire lights over hwy 72 near Athens&#44 Alabama.
Athens (hwy 72 w), AL	2011	Huge&#44 motionless&#44 multicolored ball of light in tree lines.
Athens-east limestone, AL	2011	Fast moving light streak with impossible movement
Athens, AL	2008	Bright light appearing over Athens&#44 Alabama and then winked out
Athens, AL	2007	2 Triangular aircraft in Athens&#44 AL
Athens, AL	2006	Triangle shape object moving silently passed directly over my head.
Athens, AL	2003	Triangular shaped craft with three dimmly lit lights on the bottom of it and It was following something on the interstate going south.
Athens, AL	2003	Cylinder shaped object travelling at high rate of speed. No contrail&#44 no sound.
Athens, AL	1998	UFO sighting in Athens&#44 Alabama

Mines Near Athens

5 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Athens.

Name	Description
Jackson Pit #2	Sand, Common - Surface (Abandoned)
Jackson Plant 713	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Active)
Limestone Creek	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned)
Tanner Quarry	Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC - Surface (Active)
West Huntsville	Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC - Surface (Active)

Haunted Places Near Athens

2 reported haunted locations found near Athens.

Name

Description

Athens State College

During the Civil War, a mysterious lady in a flowing lace dress was looking out her window when confederates bombed the place. She was so frantic, she took one last look at her room on the very top floor, and jumped out the window. She hit an open window on the way down, splattering blood down the wall of what is now a college. Every Monday morning at exactly nine o'clock, you can see the horrific scene in a ghostly, transparent sort of way. Every other day of the week, you see her, standing ...

Athens State College

McCandles Hall - It’s supposedly haunted by a girl in a white dress who died in McCandles Hall. It’s also supposedly haunted by Madame Childs, who haunts the young women who stay out past curfew.

Bigfoot Sightings Near Athens

1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Athens.

Name	Year	Description
Report 15597: Possible vocalizations reported near Tanner	2006

Meteorites Near Athens

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Athens.

Name	Year	Description
Athens	1933

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Frequently Asked Questions About Athens

What is the population of Athens?

Athens has a population of 27,474 residents and is located in Alabama. The population density is 657 people per square mile, spread across 40.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.2% female and 47.8% male.

Is Athens expensive to live in?

Athens is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $253,700 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $834 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Athens safe?

Athens is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 243 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,167 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Athens receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Athens?

Athens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.1 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Athens?

Athens has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,206. There are 2,050 business establishments in the area, including 124 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 6.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Athens?

The median home value in Athens is $253,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $308,196. According to Redfin, the median sale price is $321,506, with homes typically selling within 94 days. For renters, the median monthly rent is $834. Fair market rent is $772 for a 1-bedroom and $936 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 63.3%. The average annual property tax is $2,292.

How are the schools in Athens?

Schools in Athens have an average test score of 4.8 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 30.8% of adults in Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Athens?

The obesity rate in Athens is 40.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.1% of adults are smokers. 26.5% are physically inactive. 24.7% of residents report depression. 10.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 49.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,906.

What is transportation like in Athens?

The average commute in Athens is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Athens?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Athens is 70% White, 17.6% Black or African American, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian. 92.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.1% speak Spanish. 6.9% of the population are military veterans. 15.4% of residents have a disability. 89.5% have health insurance coverage.

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