Athens, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bradford County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,260
Population
1,863/sq mi density
$49,588
Median Income
$40,304 per capita
$166,800
Home Value
$188,667 Zillow
$834
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
93
Violent Crime/100K
1,212 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,588 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$166,800 home value, $834/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Athens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 35.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,863/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9375°N, 76.5140°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bradford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0418 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.8").