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Athens-Clarke County, GA
Georgia · Clarke County · Athens-Clarke County Metro
Athens-Clarke County is a large city in Georgia with a population of 126,987. Residents earn $51,655 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
126,987
Population
1,091/sq mi density
$51,655
Median Income
$31,836 per capita
$271,800
Home Value
$328,657 Zillow
$1,162
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
292 sunny days/yr
306
Violent Crime/100K
3,121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,655 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$271,800 home value, $1,162/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K (19% below avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$51,655
31% lower than US avg
Home Value
$271,800
4% lower than US avg
Violent Crime
306/100K
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
48.7%
45% higher than US avg
Median Rent
$1,162
0% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment
3.2%
11% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.7%
2% higher than US avg
How Athens-Clarke County Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population126,987
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density1,091/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 58%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+Median Income$51,655
Per Capita$31,836
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$10,824M
Commute21 min
Housing
B+Home Value$271,800
Rent$1,162
Ownership40.5%
Zillow$328,657
Housing Units55,166
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
FViolent306/100K
Property3,121/100K
Murder3.3/100K
Assault169/100K
Burglary625/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Smoking14.4%
Depression21.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Climate
Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI44 (Good)
Rain47.7 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Education
A+Bachelor's+48.7%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+23.6%
School Score4.37
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.4%
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Is Athens-Clarke County a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Athens-Clarke County receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Athens-Clarke County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Athens-Clarke County is $51,655, 31% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Athens-Clarke County is $271,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,162 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Violent crime in Athens-Clarke County is below the national average at 306 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,121 per 100,000, 59% above the national average.
Education
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Athens-Clarke County enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 292 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Athens-Clarke County has a population of 126,987 with a density of 1,091 people per square mile, spread across 118.2 square miles. The median age is 29.2 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.6% female and 47.4% male. The city is predominantly White (57.6%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 26.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 84.9% of residents, while 15.1% speak Spanish. 4.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 12.1% of residents have a disability. 87.4% have health insurance coverage.
Population
126,987
Total Population
1,091
People / sq mi
29.2yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg
118.2mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Athens-Clarke County vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Athens-Clarke County vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Athens-Clarke County is $51,655, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,836 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,110, 22% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 3,952 business establishments, including 388 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.3, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 11.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).
Income: Athens-Clarke County vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $51,655 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,836 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,110 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,639 |
| Gini Index | 0.507 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,952 |
| County GDP | $10,824M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 388 |
| Healthcare | 505 |
| Retail | 501 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,663 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 96.30 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.08% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.0% |
| Public Transit | 2.1% |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
Walkability
The median home value in Athens-Clarke County is $271,800, 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $328,657, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,162 (0% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,023 for a one-bedroom to $1,203 for a two-bedroom apartment. 40.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 55,166 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1986. The average annual property tax is $5,663 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 36.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $271,800 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $328,657 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,162 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.3% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 40.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 40.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.5% |
| Housing Units | 55,166 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,663 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.08% |
In Athens-Clarke County, 33.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.0% of residents. 36.5% have high blood pressure. 14.4% are current smokers. 15.0% report binge drinking. 27.4% are physically inactive. 21.0% report depression. 18.1% experience frequent mental distress. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,226. The dentist ratio is 1:1,938. 74.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 5.5 out of 10.
Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-06-21)
PM2.5
11.5
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
11.6
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
7.6
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
57.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
1.2
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
144.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide
Health Metrics: Athens-Clarke County vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Short Sleep | 34.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 87.4% |
| Primary Care | 1:1,226 |
| Dentists | 1:1,938 |
| Mental Health | 1:280 |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Dental Visits | 57.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,073/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 5.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 505 |
Athens-Clarke County has a violent crime rate of 306 per 100,000 residents, 19% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 168.7 per 100,000, robbery at 102.9, rape at 31.3. The murder rate is 3.3 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,121 per 100,000, 59% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,341, burglary at 625, vehicle theft at 154 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 11 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Athens-Clarke County receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Athens-Clarke County vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 306.2/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Murder | 3.3/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Rape | 31.3/100K |
| Robbery | 102.9/100K |
| Assault | 168.7/100K |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,120.7/100K |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 625.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,341.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 153.9/100K |
| Arson | 21.4/100K |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Athens-Clarke County enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 118.2 sq mi (306.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,091/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9496°N, 83.3701°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clarke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baldwin County Regional (MLJ) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
Athens-Clarke County has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and September the driest (3.3").
Athens-Clarke County is located in Clarke County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45% above the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. 23.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 68.6% of the vote, a 38.3-point margin. 91.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 505 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 72% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.1% use public transit.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 38.3 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.7% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.9% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 23.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.37 |
A+
Education Grade (4.9/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro / under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,091/sq mi |
| Total Area | 118.2 sq mi |
| County | Clarke County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 91.4% |
| Avg Download Speed | 185.0 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 51.3 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1,000 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 505 |
| Restaurants | 388 |
| Retail Stores | 501 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 20.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.0% |
| Public Transit | 2.1% |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
Average costs for common services in Athens-Clarke County. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $241 ($144–$385) |
| Specialist Visit | $337 ($193–$530) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $193 ($96–$337) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,119 ($770–$4,815) |
| Dental Cleaning | $125 ($72–$193) |
| Dental Filling | $241 ($144–$385) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $43 ($24–$72) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $72 ($48–$116) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $289 ($144–$482) |
| Tire Rotation | $39 ($19–$72) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $578 ($385–$963) |
| Battery Replacement | $193 ($96–$337) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $96 ($58–$144) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $87 ($48–$135) |
| HVAC Repair | $385 ($144–$770) |
| HVAC System Install | $6,741 ($3,852–$11,556) |
| Roof Repair | $963 ($385–$1,926) |
| Roof Replacement | $8,667 ($5,297–$14,445) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,445 ($482–$3,371) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $14,445 ($4,815–$28,890) |
| DUI Defense | $4,815 ($1,926–$9,630) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,445 ($770–$2,889) |
| Will Preparation | $482 ($193–$963) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,408 ($963–$4,815) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $24 ($14–$43) |
| Women's Haircut | $53 ($29–$96) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $144 ($72–$241) |
| Manicure | $24 ($14–$43) |
| Pedicure | $39 ($24–$63) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $77 ($48–$125) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $3.95 ($2.89–$5.30) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.37 ($2.41–$4.82) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.66 ($2.41–$5.30) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.33 ($2.89–$6.26) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.30 ($3.85–$7.22) |
| Rice (per lb) | $0.96 ($0.58–$1.73) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $135 ($77–$241) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $67 ($29–$144) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $67 ($39–$116) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $67 ($39–$96) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $63 ($29–$96) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $82 ($48–$144) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $193 ($72–$482) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,926 ($1,156–$3,371) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $67 ($29–$125) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $14 ($7.70–$24) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $96 ($29–$241) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $29 ($14–$72) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,156 ($578–$2,408) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $963 ($482–$1,926) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $385 ($193–$674) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $48 ($24–$96) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $963 ($385–$2,408) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,038 ($4,815–$28,890) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $58 ($29–$96) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $96 ($48–$193) |
| Dog Grooming | $58 ($29–$96) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $39 ($19–$72) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $289 ($144–$482) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $193 ($96–$385) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $619 |
| Toddler | $576 |
| Preschool | $553 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $563 |
| Toddler | $485 |
| Preschool | $489 |
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)
Top Industries in Clarke County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 11,795 | 567 | $70,954 | 1.13 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 8,522 | 427 | $21,795 | 1.29 |
| Retail Trade | 7,845 | 530 | $37,627 | 1.08 |
| Manufacturing | 5,555 | 133 | $67,153 | 0.93 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3,427 | 112 | $65,468 | 1.19 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 2,888 | 226 | $31,043 | 0.67 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 2,338 | 433 | $85,126 | 0.46 |
| Construction | 2,260 | 204 | $81,549 | 0.59 |
| Other Services | 1,749 | 296 | $59,332 | 0.80 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,194 | 63 | $50,781 | 0.39 |
| Real Estate | 1,133 | 232 | $59,921 | 1.00 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1,020 | 171 | $101,949 | 0.35 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 746 | 79 | $25,782 | 0.61 |
| Educational Services | 693 | 56 | $32,949 | 0.46 |
| Information & Technology | 429 | 75 | $60,150 | 0.31 |
| Management of Companies | 206 | 13 | $86,182 | 0.17 |
| Utilities | 197 | 6 | $113,919 | 0.71 |
| Unclassified | 98 | 213 | $82,055 | 0.97 |
Hospitals in Athens-Clarke County
| Hospital | Type | CMS Rating | Emergency | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes | (706) 475-7000 |
| ST MARY'S HOSPITAL | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes | (706) 389-3000 |
Schools in Athens-Clarke County
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens) (Charter) | High | 2,519 | 29 | 86.9:1 |
| Clarke Central High School | High | 1,836 | 121 | 15.2:1 |
| Cedar Shoals High School | High | 1,443 | 100 | 14.4:1 |
| Clarke Middle School | Middle | 708 | 70 | 10.1:1 |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Elementary | 691 | 73 | 9.5:1 |
| Hilsman Middle School | Middle | 628 | 58 | 10.8:1 |
| Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School | Elementary | 581 | 56 | 10.4:1 |
| Timothy Elementary School | Elementary | 536 | 54 | 9.9:1 |
| Gaines Elementary School | Elementary | 518 | 50 | 10.4:1 |
| Chase Street Elementary School | Elementary | 492 | 43 | 11.4:1 |
| Barnett Shoals Elementary School | Elementary | 487 | 46 | 10.6:1 |
| Barrow Elementary School | Elementary | 452 | 46 | 9.8:1 |
| Whit Davis Road Elementary School | Elementary | 439 | 44 | 10.0:1 |
| Fowler Drive Elementary School | Elementary | 388 | 47 | 8.3:1 |
| Howard B. Stroud Elementary School | Elementary | 359 | 43 | 8.3:1 |
| Alps Road Elementary School | Elementary | 339 | 36 | 9.4:1 |
| Classic City High School | High | 24 | 3 | 8.0:1 |
Radio Stations near Athens-Clarke County
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| wuga | classical, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| News/Talk 550 WDUN | news, talk | AAC+ 64 kbps |
National Parks Near Athens-Clarke County
31 national parks and monuments found near Athens-Clarke County.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A. H. Stephens State Park | State Park | Free |
| Amicalola Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Black Rock Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | National Recreation Area | $5 |
| Don Carter State Park | State Park | Free |
| Elijah Clarke State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fort Yargo State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hamburg Outdoor Recreation Area | State Park | Free |
| Hard Labor Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hickory Knob State Resort Park | State Park | Free |
| High Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Indian Springs State Park | State Park | Free |
| Keowee-Toxaway State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Hartwell State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mistletoe State Park | State Park | Free |
| Moccasin Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mossy Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| North Oconee River Greenway | State Park | Free |
| Oconee State Park | State Park | Free |
| Panola Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Paris Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| President's Park | State Park | Free |
| Richard B. Russell State Park | State Park | Free |
| Scott Hudgens Park | State Park | Free |
| Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel Park | State Park | Free |
| Tallulah Gorge State Park | State Park | Free |
| Tugaloo State Park | State Park | Free |
| Unicoi State Park | State Park | Free |
| Victoria Bryant State Park | State Park | Free |
| Vogel State Park | State Park | Free |
| Watson Mill Bridge State Park | State Park | Free |
Trails Near Athens-Clarke County
5 trails found near Athens-Clarke County.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN CREEK LOOP A | 8.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TOWN CREEK LOOP B | 7.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| FALLING CREEK TRAIL | 4.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| TOWN CREEK CONNECTOR | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BOARDING HOUSE TRAIL | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
Historical Trends — Athens-Clarke County
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 119,605 | $32,853 |
| 2015 | 122,275 | $32,010 |
| 2017 | 125,270 | $34,258 |
| 2019 | 126,822 | $38,311 |
| 2021 | 127,358 | $43,466 |
| 2023 | 129,026 | $51,655 |
Museums in Athens-Clarke County
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | RM 111 A LECONTE HALL | 7065428848 | $293,406 |
| SANDY CREEK NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 205 OLD COMMERCE RD | 7066133615 | $53,703 |
| CRAWFORD W. LONG MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 7063675307 | $1,799 | |
| AMES SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| ATHENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| COMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 334 | ||
| EAGLE TAVERN MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 21 N MAIN ST | 7067695197 | |
| GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART | ART MUSEUM | 7065424662 | ||
| GEORGIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | HISTORY MUSEUM | 101 CEDAR STREET | 7065421663 | |
| LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER | ART MUSEUM | 7066133623 | ||
| MARK TWAIN CIRCLE OF AMERICA | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| OCONEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 7065421244 | ||
| UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA CAMPUS ARBORETUM | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 7065422471 | ||
| UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | 7065421663 | ||
| UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA OBSERVATORY | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 7065422485 |
Libraries in Athens-Clarke County
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATHENS REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM | 2025 BAXTER STREET | 0.0 | 1,095,239 |
Farmers Markets in Athens-Clarke County
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Farmers Market Downtown | 301 College Ave | 04/09/2014 to 10/29/2014 | Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Athens Farmers Market, L.L.C. | 271 W Hancock Ave | 04/17/2019 to 11/13/2019 | Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Athens Farmers Market, LLC | 705 Sunset Dr | 03/23/2019 to 12/14/2019 | Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Athens Locally Grown | 670 W. Broad Street | January to December | Thu:4:30 PM - 8:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Jefferson Farmers Market | Sycamore & Gordon Street | 06/04/2016 to 09/24/2016 | Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Oconee Farmers Market | 23 North Main Street | 04/05/2014 to 11/29/2014 | Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Oconee Farmers Market-Midweek Market | 4 North Main Street | 05/13/2014 to 09/30/2014 | Tue: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Statham Farmers Market | Railroad Street | ||||
| West Broad Farmers Market and Garden | 04/29/2017 to 12/16/2017 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
Hotels in Athens-Clarke County
16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Best Western Athens
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Athens, GA
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens-University Area
Georgia Gameday Center
Hampton Inn Athens
Homewood Suites
Hotel Indigo
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens
Hyatt Place
InTown Suites
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Athens
Quality Inn
SpringHill Suites Athens Downtown/University Area
University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
Wingate by Wyndham Athens Near Downtown
Restaurants in Athens-Clarke County
154 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Agua Linda
Alumni Cookie Dough
Amici
Amici
Athens Bagel Company
Athens Pizza
Automatic Pizza
Baddies
Baddies Burgers
Barberitos
Barberitos
Beef O'Brady's
Big City Bread Cafe
Blind Pig Tavern
Bon de Paris
Brett's Restaurant
Bruxie
Butt Hutt
Cali n Tito's
Cali n Tito's
Camino Real Taqueria
Carrabba's Italian Grill
CAVA
Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs
Chili's
China 1
Choo Choo
Chuck's Fish
Cicis Pizza
Clocked
D92 Korean BBQ
Dawg Gone Good BBQ
DePalma's Italian Cafe
Depalmas Italian Cafe
Dondero’s
DP Dough
Eddie’s Calzones & Drafts
El Bajio
El Barrio Tacos & Tequila
El Paso Tacos & Tequila
Em's Kitchen
Emmy Squared Pizza
Farm Burger
First Watch
Five & Ten
Food for the Soul
Fully Loaded
Fully Loaded Pizza
George's Lowcountry Table
Golden Dragon
Grindhouse Killer Burgers
Gyro Wrap
Hibachi Grill Supreme Bufffet
Hilltop Grille
home.made
I Love Mac & Cheese
Iguana's Mexican Grill
IHOP
IHOP
Inoko Express
Inoko Hibachi Express
Insomnia Cookies
J. Christopher’s
JINYA Ramen Bar
Johnny's Pizza
JR Crickets
Just Phở ...and More
Kelly's Authentic Jamaican
La Cabana de Don Juan
La Fiesta
La Parrilla
Last Resort Grill
Lighthouse Seafood
Little Italy
Local 706
Locos Grill & Pub
LongHorn Steakhouse
Los Reyes 2
LRG Provisions
Maepole
Mama Sid's Pizza
Mama's Boy
Mama's Boy
Mannaweenta
Marker 7 Coastal Grille
Marti's at Midday
McAlister's Deli
Mediterranean Grill
Mellow Mushroom
Metro Diner
Mother Phở
New Red Bowl Asian Bistro
Newk’s Eatery
Osteria Athena
Paloma Park
Peking
Pelican’s Snoballs
Plantation Buffet
Poquitos
Porterhouse Grill
Preacher Green’s
Pretty Boy
Punta Cana Latin Grill
Red Lobster
Roll It Up
Sabor Latino
Sakura Hibachi & Sushi Bar
San Angel Cocina & Cantina
Saucehouse
Seabear Oyster Bar
Senior Sol Mexican Restaurant
Shokitini
Siri Thai Cuisine
Slutty Vegan
South Kitchen + Bar
Sr. Sol
Stoner’s Pizza
Surcheros
Taco Mama
Tacos los Plebes
Tamez BBQ
Taqueria del Sol
Taqueria la Parrilla
Taqueria La Parrilla
Taqueria Tsunami
Taste of India
Ted's Most Best
Thai Spoon
The Crab Hut
The Expat
The Farmcart
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
The Foundry
The Grill
The Juicy Crab
The National
The Pine Bar & The Root Basement
The Place
The Royal Peasant
The Taco Stand
The Taco Stand
Tiger Sushi
Tlaloc's
Waffle House
Waffle House
Waffle House
Waffle House
Waffle House
White Tiger
Willy's Mexicana Grill
Wingster
Yossi Kitchen
Your Pie
ZZ & Simone's
Cafes in Athens-Clarke County
33 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
@local.
1000 Faces Coffee
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Billy & Beau's Coffee
Bubble Cafe
Caribou Coffee
Choco Pronto
Cravings
Daydreamer Cafe
Ding Tea
Foxtail Coffee Company
Heirloom Cafe
Hendershot’s
Iron Works Coffee
Jittery Joe's
Jittery Joe's
Jittery Joe's
Jittery Joe's
Jittery Joe's Coffee
Lindsey’s Culinary Market
Molly's Coffee Company
OK! Coffee
Queen Tea
Rothenberger Café
Shake Tea
Sips Espresso Cafe
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
Sunroof Cafe
Vampire Penguin Shaved Snow and Coffee
Vickars Nutritionist
Cinemas in Athens-Clarke County
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
B&B Theatres Athens 12
Ciné
Tate Theater
Theatres in Athens-Clarke County
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Morton Theater
Perfoming Arts Center
Monuments in Athens-Clarke County
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Goddess Athena
Princeton Methodist Church 1883-1962
Zoos in Athens-Clarke County
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bear Hollow Zoo
Clinics in Athens-Clarke County
14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Athens Family Medicine
Athens Neighborhood Health Center
Athens Neighborhood Health Center East
Clarke County Health Department
Davita Dialysis
Davita Kidney Care
Medlink
Passport Health Athens Travel Clinic
Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic
Reddy Urgent Care
Reddy Urgent Care
Regional Medical Group
Teen Matters
University Health Center
Dentists in Athens-Clarke County
12 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Advanced Dentistry of Athens
Athens Family Dental
Bella Dentistry
Bulldog Dental Care
Dr. Newman
East Athens Family Dentistry
Life Point Dental
Linder Family Dentistry
McRae Dental
Thomas R. McDonald, DMD
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Veterinaries in Athens-Clarke County
11 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Animal Eye Care Clinic
Animal Wellness Center of Athens
Athens Veterinary Surgery Center
Boulevard Animal Hospital
Gaines School Animal Hospital
Hawthorne Animal Hospital
South Athens Animal Clinic
UGA Large Animal Hospital
UGA Small Animal Hospital
UGA Veterinary Medical Center
UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Bus Stations in Athens-Clarke County
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
ACC Multi-Modal Center
Gas Stations in Athens-Clarke County
44 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Amoco
Amoco
BP
BP
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Circle K
Circle K
Circle K
Citgo
Fast Trac
Kroger
Kroger
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Murphy USA
Pure
QuikTrip
RaceTrac
RaceTrac
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Texaco
Valero
Valero
Valero’s
Walmart
Banks in Athens-Clarke County
24 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
American Pride Bank
Bank of America
Bank of America
Bank of America
Cadence Bank
Chase
Classic City Bank
First American Bank & Trust
First American Bank & Trust Company
Georgia United Credit Union
My Georgia Credit Union
Pinnacle Bank
Pinnacle Bank
Regions Bank
Regions Bank
Robins Financial Credit Union
Synovus
Synovus
Synovus
Truist
Truist
Truist
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
Gyms in Athens-Clarke County
31 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
5 Points Yoga
9Round
Above Barre
Anytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness
Athens Health & Fitness
Athens Personal Fitness
Canopy Studio
Classic City Cycling
Club Pilates
Couture Bodies
Creed Fitness
CrossFit Liberate
Crunch Fitness
Feel Free Yoga & Wellness
Freedom Fitness Training Systems
Fuel Hot Yoga
Highland Yoga
Hotworx
Hotworx
Keppner Boxing
Orangetheory Fitness
Orangetheory Fitness
Pure Balance
pūrvelo
Push Pilates
Strength and Strike Fitness
Stretch Zone
TransFit
William Porter Payne & Porter Otis Payne Indoor Athletic Facility
XSports
Golf Courses in Athens-Clarke County
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Athens Country Club
The University of Georgia Golf Course
Breweries in Athens-Clarke County
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Brewery Tours | Tours & Activities, Food & Drink, Brewery Tours, Tour, Beer Tastings & Tours | 1145 N Chase St | 16788358082 | |
| Classic City Brew Fest | Watkinsville Theatrical Producers and Services, Watkinsville, Theatrical Producers (Except Motion Pi | 1070 Christian Ln | 7062542739 | |
| Coca Cola Refreshment | Beverage Manufacturers, Bottlers, Breweries | 650 Athena Dr | 7063693399 | Visit |
| Creature Comforts Brewing Co. | Brewery | 297 W Hancock Ave | Visit | |
| Pi Beta Phi | College Cafeteria, Sorority House, Brewery | 886 S Milledge Ave | ||
| Southern Brewing Company | Brewery | 231 Collins Industrial Blvd | Visit | |
| Terrapin Beer Co. | Brewery, Beer Garden | 265 Newton Bridge Rd | 7065493377 | Visit |
Nursing Homes in Athens-Clarke County
4 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).
| Facility | Ownership | Beds | Residents | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE 960 HAWTHORNE AVENUE |
For profit - Corporation | 104 | 86 | 4/5 | — | 5/5 | 5/5 | 7065491613 |
| OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE 490 KATHWOOD DR |
For profit - Corporation | 148 | 133 | 3/5 | — | 4/5 | 4/5 | 7063557400 |
| PRUITTHEALTH - GRANDVIEW 165 WINSTON DRIVE |
For profit - Corporation | 100 | 70 | 3/5 | — | 2/5 | 2/5 | 7065496013 |
| UNIVERSITY NURSING & REHAB CTR 180 EPPS BRIDGE RD |
For profit - Corporation | 122 | 86 | 1/5 | — | 3/5 | 1/5 | 7065495382 |
Pharmacies in Athens-Clarke County
31 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ADD DRUG | 1695 SOUTH LUMPKIN STREET | 706-548-2239 |
| ATHENS INFUSION AND PHARMACY | 1135 CEDAR SHOALS DRIVE | 706-369-3050 |
| BUY WISE DISCOUNT DRUGS | 740 NORTH CHASE STREET | 706-353-7847 |
| CVS - 3678 | 196 ALPS ROAD | 706-369-3490 |
| CVS - 3771 | 395 NORTH AVENUE | 706-546-6627 |
| CVS - 4555 | 4044 LEXINGTON ROAD | 706-546-7903 |
| CVS - 5704 | 795 OGLETHORPE AVENUE | 706-549-6838 |
| HAWTHORNE DRUGS | 975 HAWTHORNE AVENUE | 706-548-5227 |
| HI-TECH HEALTHCARE | 105 WHITEHEAD ROAD | 706-613-7114 |
| HODGSON'S PHARMACY | 1220 SOUTH MILLEDGE AVENUE | 706-543-7386 |
| HORTON'S DRUGS | 101 EAST CLAYTON STREET | 706-543-3454 |
| HUDSON CLINIC-DOD | 1425 PRINCE AVENUE | 706-354-7321 |
| KMART | 2030 BARNETT SHOALS ROAD | 706-548-8335 |
| KROGER | 2301 COLLEGE STATION ROAD | 706-353-6882 |
| KROGER | 191 ALPS ROAD | 706-543-3553 |
| KROGER | 1720 EPPS BRIDGE PARKWAY | 706-583-8911 |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA CANCER CARE | 3320 OLD JEFFERSON ROAD | 706-353-2990 |
| PHARMACEUTICAL SPECIALTIES INCORPORATED | 119 SYCAMORE DRIVE | 706-369-9591 |
| PIGGLY WIGGLY | 4025 LEXINGTON ROAD | 706-613-2244 |
| PUBLIX - 00451 | 3620 ATLANTA HIGHWAY | 706-208-3706 |
| PUBLIX - 01146 | 1860 BARNETT SHOALS ROAD | 706-227-6265 |
| RITE AID - 11820 | 1850 BARNETT SHOALS ROAD | 706-549-3820 |
| RITE AID - 11822 | 1190 PRINCE AVENUE | 706-543-3327 |
| RITE AID - 11823 | 2435 JEFFERSON ROAD | 706-549-8598 |
| SAINT MARY'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM | 1230 BAXTER STREET | 706-389-2500 |
| SPINE CARE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT | 1620 PRINCE AVENUE | 706-549-8114 |
| TARGET | 3065 ATLANTA HIGHWAY | 706-548-8656 |
| VILLAGE DRUG SHOP OF ATHENS INCORPORATED | 740 PRINCE AVENUE | 706-548-4444 |
| WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1400 | 1911 EPPS BRIDGE PARKWAY | 706-549-0236 |
| WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 2811 | 4375 LEXINGTON ROAD | 706-355-3090 |
| WALGREENS - 7134 | 110 HAWTHORNE AVENUE | 706-543-2951 |
EV Charging Stations in Athens-Clarke County
| Name | Address | Network | Level 2 | DC Fast | Connectors | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epps Bridge Centre - Tesla Supercharger | 1791 Oconee Connector | Tesla | 10 | TESLA | public | |
| Jason's Deli - Tesla Supercharger | 196 Alps Rd | Tesla | 8 | TESLA | public | |
| GEORGIA POWER ATHENS DC | 1001 Prince Ave | ChargePoint Network | 1 | CHADEMO J1772COMBO | public | |
| Nissan of Athens | 4735 Atlanta Hwy | Non-Networked | 1 | 1 | CHADEMO J1772 | public |
| Athens Library | 2025 Baxter Street | Blink Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Bishop Park | 705 Sunset Drive | Blink Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| CAPITAL SQUARE HR CHARGE STAT | 700 Mitchell Bridge Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| GEORGIA POWER ATHENS L2 | 1001 Prince Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Graduate Hotel Athens - Tesla Destination | 295 E Dougherty St | Tesla Destination | 3 | J1772 TESLA | public | |
| Hotel Indigo | 500 College Ave | Non-Networked | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Hotel Indigo - Athens - Tesla Destination | 500 College Ave | Tesla Destination | 2 | TESLA | public | |
| Kohl's Athens, GA | 1991 Epps Bridge Parkway | Volta | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Kroger #00255 | 2301 College Station Road | Volta | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Kroger #00618 | 700 US Highway 29 N | Volta | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Nissan of Athens | 4735 Atlanta Hwy | Non-Networked | 1 | J1772 | private | |
| Oconee Park & Ride | 1330 Oconee Street | Blink Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Springhill Suites Athens Downtown/University Area - Tesla Destination | 220 S Hull St | Tesla Destination | 6 | J1772 TESLA | public | |
| The Colonels B&B and Inn - Tesla Destination | 3890 Barnett Shoals Rd | Tesla Destination | 2 | J1772 TESLA | public | |
| UGA EAST DECK | East Campus Deck | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UGA ISTEM DECK | 302 E Campus Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UGA NORTH DECK | 230-270 S Thomas St | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UGA SOUTH DECK | South Campus Deck | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UGA UGA HULL DECK 1 | 400 S Hull St | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| UGA UGA HULL DECK 2 | 400 S Hull St | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| VOLVOCARSATHENS VOLVODUAL | 2890 Atlanta Hwy | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Washington Deck | 125 W. Washington Street | Blink Network | 1 | J1772 | public |
Cell Towers in Athens-Clarke County
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 State Road 98 West (67108) | GTOWER | 137 |
| Route 2, Box 386 (72061) | GTOWER | 113 |
| 1190 DUNLAP ROAD (97368) | LTOWER | 98 |
| DUNLAP ROAD (EAST ATHENS) | TOWER | 98 |
| DUNLAP ROAD (EAST ATHENS) | TOWER | 98 |
| 1740 Salem Road (67111) | LTOWER | 95 |
| 902 Jot-Em-Down Road (82969) | GTOWER | 95 |
| 1310 CARSON GRAVES RD | TOWER | 90 |
| 1401 MOORES FORD RD (97361) | GTOWER | 88 |
| 1401 MOORES FORD RD | TOWER | 88 |
| Barnett Shoals Site 100 Phoenix Road | TOWER | 83 |
| 955 SNIP DILLARD RD (5994) | GTOWER | 81 |
| 401 S. Broad St (57960) | GTOWER | 79 |
| 634 Shoal Creek Rd (84104) | LTOWER | 79 |
| (Tuxedo Lane) 2026 Hog Mountain Road | TOWER | 61 |
| 402 PLEASANT HILL CHURCH | TOWER | 61 |
| 402 PLEASANT HILL CHURCH | TOWER | 61 |
| 1010 Beaverdam Rd (97357) | MTOWER | 58 |
Fire Stations in Athens-Clarke County
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Jackson Volunteer Fire Department | 528 Crooked Creek RD | Volunteer | 706-548-0888 |
Power Plants Near Athens-Clarke County
| Name | Type | Primary Fuel | Capacity (MW) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | PETROLEUM LIQUIDS | 221112 | -83.4 | SB |
| TALLASSEE HYDRO PROJECT | CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC | 221111 | -83.5 | OP |
Bridges in Athens-Clarke County
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1960 | 170 | 45,390 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1960 | 156 | 45,390 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1960 | 352 | 45,390 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1960 | 352 | 45,390 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1960 | 165 | 45,390 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1960 | 177 | 45,390 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1960 | 97 | 45,390 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1960 | 97 | 45,390 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1976 | 168 | 43,900 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1987 | 839 | 43,900 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1987 | 194 | 43,900 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1979 | 229 | 43,900 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1976 | 168 | 41,400 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1962 | 270 | 39,900 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1987 | 55 | 39,900 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1975 | 270 | 38,800 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2014 | 147 | 37,800 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2014 | 147 | 37,800 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1976 | 165 | 37,800 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1976 | 176 | 37,800 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1976 | 226 | 37,800 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1960 | 148 | 35,900 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1960 | 137 | 35,900 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1960 | 280 | 35,900 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1960 | 269 | 35,900 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1979 | 229 | 33,110 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1975 | 270 | 33,110 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1964 | 288 | 33,090 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1964 | 125 | 33,090 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1964 | 115 | 33,090 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1964 | 288 | 33,090 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2000 | 232 | 31,300 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1999 | 460 | 31,300 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1987 | 839 | 29,270 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1987 | 194 | 27,980 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1939 | 52 | 26,500 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1937 | 150 | 26,500 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1960 | 275 | 26,400 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1936 | 132 | 26,400 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1987 | 76 | 25,600 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2023 | 325 | 24,950 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2023 | 325 | 24,950 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1976 | 187 | 23,350 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1961 | 27 | 23,350 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1976 | 165 | 23,350 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1976 | 176 | 23,350 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1978 | 44 | 23,350 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1999 | 333 | 22,300 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1960 | 132 | 21,000 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2015 | 270 | 19,300 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1985 | 312 | 16,200 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1941 | 27 | 15,700 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1950 | 300 | 14,100 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1974 | 189 | 13,700 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1960 | 251 | 11,700 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1960 | 251 | 11,700 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1964 | 261 | 11,100 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1985 | 313 | 11,100 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1978 | 78 | 9,320 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1964 | 240 | 8,750 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1958 | 27 | 7,980 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1980 | 32 | 7,850 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1961 | 27 | 7,490 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1979 | 37 | 7,050 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1979 | 290 | 7,050 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1977 | 190 | 7,010 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1953 | 41 | 6,880 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1941 | 155 | 6,490 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1978 | 274 | 5,740 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1965 | 239 | 5,200 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1971 | 168 | 4,760 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1968 | 100 | 4,720 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1976 | 197 | 4,710 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1976 | 159 | 4,250 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1974 | 75 | 4,120 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1999 | 45 | 4,030 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1972 | 150 | 3,890 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1976 | 240 | 3,110 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1995 | 106 | 2,390 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2011 | 50 | 2,340 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1958 | 27 | 2,100 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1977 | 24 | 1,660 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1971 | 31 | 1,540 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1948 | 25 | 1,410 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1963 | 554 | 1,326 | F | |
| Truss (Thru) | Steel | 2009 | 160 | 1,326 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2021 | 28 | 1,326 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2010 | 320 | 1,326 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1978 | 358 | 1,326 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2002 | 45 | 1,120 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1998 | 34 | 370 | G |
Correctional Facilities in Athens-Clarke County
| Name | Address | Type | Population | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLARKE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | 2825 COUNTY FARM ROAD | COUNTY | 126 | 112 | OPEN |
| CLARKE COUNTY JAIL | 3015 LEXINGTON ROAD | COUNTY | 413 | -999 | OPEN |
Superfund Sites Near Athens-Clarke County
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS, LLC | 1442 HIGHWAY 334 | JACKSON |
Airports Near Athens-Clarke County
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Regional Airport | AND | Medium Airport |
| Athens Ben Epps Airport | AHN | Medium Airport |
| Aerie Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aiken Field | — | Small Airport |
| Airnautique, Inc. Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alcovy Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Apalachee Bluff Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Arrendale Forest Strip | — | Small Airport |
| B Tree Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barrow County Airport | WDR | Small Airport |
| Broad River Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Circle T Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Covington Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cox Field | — | Small Airport |
| Deer Crossing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deerfield Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Doug Bolton Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dream Team Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Eagle Ridge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ebeneezer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Elbert County Airport Patz Field | — | Small Airport |
| Fly-N-S Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying B Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Franklin County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Greene County Regional Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gwinnett County Briscoe Field | LZU | Small Airport |
| Habersham County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hannah Creek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hay Field | — | Small Airport |
| High Valley Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Home Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hudson River Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Iva Field | — | Small Airport |
| Jackson County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kennedy Intranational Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kintail Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport | GVL | Small Airport |
| Lenora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lola Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lt World Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Madison Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monroe Walton County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monticello Sky Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Mustang Field | — | Small Airport |
| Neely Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Oconee County Regional Airport | CEU | Small Airport |
| Papas Place Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paradise Falls Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Athens-Clarke County
9 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County Department of Police Services | 3035 Lexington Road | |
| Athens-Clarke County Police Downtown Substation | 265 College Avenue | |
| Athens-Clarke County Police West Substation | 1060 Baxter Street | |
| City of Satham Police Department | ||
| Georgia State Patrol | 1505 US 29 Highway North | |
| Jackson County Jail | 555 Jackson Pkwy | |
| Jackson County Sheriff's Office | 555 General Jackson Dr | |
| University of Georgia Police Department | 286 Oconee Street | |
| Watkinsville Police Department |
Grocery Stores in Athens-Clarke County
86 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1190 Food Mart | Convenience Store | 1190 Commerce Rd |
| 1960 Foodmart | Convenience Store | 1960 Lexington Rd |
| 2545 Food Mart | Convenience Store | 2545 Atlanta Hwy |
| Aldi 76003 | Supermarket | 1055 Gaines School Rd |
| Athens Farmer Market Collective Inc. | Farmers and Markets | 700 Sunset Drive |
| Athens Food Mart | Convenience Store | 1735 Lexington Rd |
| B&T'S Food Fresh 6 | Supermarket | 995 Hawthorne Ave |
| Barnett Shoals Food & Gas | Convenience Store | 2285 Barnett Shoals Rd |
| Bp Food Mart | Convenience Store | 790 Barnett Shoals Rd |
| BULLDOG CORNER | Convenience Store | 320 Baxter St |
| Chevron Athens | Convenience Store | 723 Boulevard |
| Chevron Food Mart | Convenience Store | 2030 S Milledge Ave |
| Circle K 2723316 | Convenience Store | 1333 S Lumpkin St |
| Circle K 2723320 | Convenience Store | 990 Prince Ave |
| Circle K 2723346 | Convenience Store | 290 Highway 29 N |
| Commerce Rd Shell | Convenience Store | 1790 Commerce Rd |
| Costa De Jalisco 2 | Grocery Store | 140 Barber St |
| CVS Pharmacy 10865 | Other | 170 W Broad St |
| CVS Pharmacy 4555 | Other | 4044 Lexington Rd |
| CVS PHARMACY 5704 | Other | 795 Oglethorpe Ave |
| Daily Groceries | Grocery Store | 1190 Prince Ave |
| DOLLAR GENERAL 13858 | Other | 800 Danielsville Rd |
| DOLLAR GENERAL 14048 | Other | 1125 W Broad St |
| Dollar General 15280 | Other | 880 Whitehall Rd |
| Dollar General 15295 | Other | 2194 Lexington Rd |
| Dollar General 25811 | Other | 395 North Ave |
| Dollar General 3547 | Other | 1225 Cedar Shoals Dr |
| Dollar General Market 13517 | Super Store | 2411 Jefferson Rd |
| DOLLARTREE 10245 | Other | 1265 College Station Rd |
| Earth Fare 300 | Supermarket | 1689 S Lumpkin St |
| Family Dollar 11739 | Other | 3870 Jefferson Rd |
| Family Dollar 12036 | Other | 995 Winterville Rd |
| Fast Fare | Convenience Store | 145 Gaines School Rd |
| Fast Trac | Convenience Store | 1428 Prince Ave |
| Flowers Bakery Outlet 143 | Convenience Store | 1455 N Chase St |
| Fooks Foods | Grocery Store | 2026 S Milledge Ave |
| Freedom City Gardens NAFMNP | Farmers and Markets | 235 Northside Dr |
| Golden Pantry Food Stores 1002 | Convenience Store | 2290 Barnett Shoals Rd |
| Golden Pantry Food Stores 1005 | Convenience Store | 125 Tallassee Rd |
| Golden Pantry Food Stores 1020 | Convenience Store | 4099 Jefferson Rd |
| Golden Pantry Food Stores 1023 | Convenience Store | 2350 W Broad St |
| Golden Pantry Food Stores 1066 | Convenience Store | 126 N Milledge Ave |
| Golden Pantry Food Stores 1097 | Convenience Store | 424 Prince Ave |
| Golden Pantry Food Stores Inc. 1001 | Convenience Store | 1205 S Milledge Ave |
| Handy Pantry | Convenience Store | 2275 Barnett Shoals Rd |
| Harry's 34 | Convenience Store | 1195 Cedar Shoals Dr |
| J C FOOD STORE | Convenience Store | 1323 W Hancock Ave |
| Jimbo's 3 | Convenience Store | 520 Macon Hwy |
| Jp Jefferson Road 215 | Convenience Store | 3465 Jefferson Rd |
| JP Lexington Rd 289 | Convenience Store | 1590 Lexington Rd |
| Kroger 665 | Super Store | 2040 Barnett Shoals Rd |
| KROGER ST0RE 428 | Super Store | 191 ALPS RD |
| La Jalisco of Athens | Grocery Store | 3750 Jefferson Rd |
| Los Amigos Supermercado Llc | Grocery Store | 109 Rowe Rd |
| Los Compadres | Grocery Store | 1380 Prince Ave |
| Magic Convenience Store | Convenience Store | 1625 W Broad St |
| Magic Smoke Groceries & Lotto | Convenience Store | 1041 Baxter St |
| Manna Groceries | Grocery Store | 2024 S Milledge Ave |
| Nima Food Mart | Convenience Store | 205 Hawthorne Ave |
| North Avenue Enterprises Llc | Convenience Store | 470 North Ave |
| On The Way | Convenience Store | 1097 Baxter St |
| Orient Mart | Grocery Store | 1055 Gaines School Rd |
| Petro Express | Convenience Store | 496 North Ave |
| Piggly Wiggly Athens 19 | Supermarket | 484 North Ave |
| Prime Grocery Food & Vape | Convenience Store | 155 Nellie B Ave |
| Prince Market | Grocery Store | 100 Prince Avenue |
| PUBLIX 1146 | Supermarket | 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd |
| Publix Super Markets Inc. 1838 | Supermarket | 5345 Jefferson Road |
| Quick Pantry | Convenience Store | 1480 Danielsville Rd |
| Quick Pantry | Convenience Store | 115 North Ave |
| Quick Pantry | Convenience Store | 495 Newton Bridge Rd |
| QuikTrip 1728 | Convenience Store | 3360 Lexington Rd |
| Race Trac 643 | Convenience Store | 2625 Atlanta Hwy |
| Racetrac 2564 | Convenience Store | 1321 Oconee St |
| Racetrac 2592 | Convenience Store | 461 Highway 29 N |
| Sams Foodmart # 1 | Convenience Store | 1452 Prince Ave |
| Supermarket Camino Real Inc | Grocery Store | 401 North Ave |
| Target Store 1453 | Super Store | 3065 Atlanta Hwy |
| Target Store T3362 | Super Store | 127 E Broad St |
| The Fresh Market 155 | Supermarket | 196 Alps Rd |
| Tienda Mexicana El Bajio 1 | Grocery Store | 395 Old Commerce Rd |
| Valley Market | Convenience Store | 805 Indian Hills Rd |
| Walgreens 17805 | Other | 1850 Barnett Shoals Rd |
| Walgreens 7134 | Other | 110 Hawthorne Ave |
| Walmart Neighborhood Market 5267 | Super Store | 3130 Atlanta Hwy |
| West Broad Market Garden | Farmers and Markets | 813 Waddell St |
Post Offices in Athens-Clarke County
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Athens Post Office | 575 Olympic Drive |
Treatment Centers in Athens-Clarke County
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Advantage Behavioral Health Systems - Athens/Clarke Clinic | Both | 706-389-6767 |
| Advantage Behavioral Health Systems - I CAN Peer Support Program | Both | 706-389-6767 x7345 |
| Advantage Behavioral Health Systems - Miles Street Clinic | Substance Abuse | 706-354-3970 |
| Advantage Behavioral Health Systems - Women Services | Substance Abuse | 706-389-6789 x1145 |
| Advantage Behavioral Health Systems - Youth Services | Both | 706-389-6767 |
| Alliance Recovery Center - Athens | Substance Abuse | 706-850-2121 |
| Athens Area Commencement Center | Substance Abuse | 706-546-7355 |
| Detox and Treatment Center - Serenity Grove | Substance Abuse | 706-389-5157 |
| DM and ADR Inc | Substance Abuse | 706-552-0688 |
| Family Counseling Services of Athens | Substance Abuse | 706-549-7755 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Athens-Clarke County
113 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 505 INC | 406 FALLING SHOALS TRL |
| ALAN DAN@ORME CHARITABLE TRUST | PO BOX 7823 |
| ALPS ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | 380 ALPS RD |
| ASK A FORMER ATHEIST INC | 110 EDWARDS CIR |
| ATHENS AREA PAGANS | 120 RED FOX RUN |
| ATHENS AREA WALK TO EMMAUS INC | PO BOX 80323 |
| ATHENS CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC | PO BOX 5164 |
| ATHENS HOUSE OF PRAYER INC | 232 CENTER PARK LN |
| ATHENS ISLAMIC COMMUNITY CENTER INC | PO BOX 48164 |
| ATHENS KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | 2925 BARNETT SHOALS RD |
| ATHENS PRAYER NETWORK INC | 645 RIVERBEND PKWY |
| ATHENS ZEN GROUP | 249 CROOKED CREEK LN |
| ATTICA BAPTIST CHURCH | 4352 LEBANON CHURCH RD |
| BEECH HAVEN BAPTIST CHURCH | 2390 W BROAD ST |
| BELAIR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | 1248 S LUMPKIN ST |
| BETHLEHEM MINISTRY INC | PO BOX 48387 |
| BIBLE MISSION INC | PO BOX 24 |
| CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH INCORPORATED | PO BOX 49879 |
| CALVARY CHAPEL OF ATHENS | 150 CLIFTON DR |
| CANVAS CHURCH OF ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY GEORGIA INC | 1761 HIGHWAY 29 N |
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What is the population of Athens-Clarke County?
Athens-Clarke County has a population of 126,987 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 1,091 people per square mile, spread across 118.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.6% female and 47.4% male.
Is Athens-Clarke County expensive to live in?
Athens-Clarke County has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.3 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $51,655, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $271,800 (4% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,162 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Athens-Clarke County safe?
Athens-Clarke County is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 306 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,121 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Athens-Clarke County receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Athens-Clarke County?
Athens-Clarke County enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.
How is the job market in Athens-Clarke County?
Athens-Clarke County has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,110. There are 3,952 business establishments in the area, including 388 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 11.9% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Athens-Clarke County?
The median home value in Athens-Clarke County is $271,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $328,657. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,162. Fair market rent is $1,023 for a 1-bedroom and $1,203 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 40.5%. The average annual property tax is $5,663.
How are the schools in Athens-Clarke County?
Schools in Athens-Clarke County have an average test score of 4.4 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 48.7% of adults in Athens-Clarke County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. 23.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Athens-Clarke County?
The obesity rate in Athens-Clarke County is 33.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.4% of adults are smokers. 27.4% are physically inactive. 21.0% of residents report depression. 74.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,226.
What is transportation like in Athens-Clarke County?
The average commute in Athens-Clarke County is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 72% of workers drive alone to work, 2.1% use public transit, and 11.9% work from home.
What are the demographics of Athens-Clarke County?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Athens-Clarke County is 57.6% White, 26.2% Black or African American, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino. 84.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 15.1% speak Spanish. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 12.1% of residents have a disability. 87.4% have health insurance coverage.
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