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Athens, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Calhoun County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,149
Population
1,149/sq mi density
$58,438
Median Income
$31,374 per capita
$141,800
Home Value
$202,246 Zillow
$876
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
189
Violent Crime/100K
3,030 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,800 home value, $876/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Athens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 893 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0874°N, 85.2362°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").