Athens, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Athens County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
23,211
Population
2,333/sq mi density
$37,059
Median Income
$24,562 per capita
$242,200
Home Value
$247,078 Zillow
$1,029
Median Rent
50.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
108
Violent Crime/100K
988 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,059 median income, 7.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,029/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Athens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 724 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3263°N, 82.1002°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Athens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.9").