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Athens, LA
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Athens, LA
At a Glance
How Athens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Athens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Athens a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Athens residents earn a median household income of $16,250 , which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,318. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athens is $91,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,188. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Athens reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,167/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athens has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.