Athens, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
13,013 Population
$70,601 Median Income
$205,700 Home Value
$1,069 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
343 Violent Crime / 100K
37.6 yrs Median Age
21.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
4.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.8
Education

People

Population13,013
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density729/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 56.6%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$70,601
Per Capita Income$30,394
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty Rate8.2%
County GDP$2,784M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$205,700
Zillow Value$249,634
Median Rent$1,069
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes12.5%
Depression23.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime343/100K
Property Crime4,219/100K
Murder7.8/100K
Vehicle Theft187.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul46° / 83°
Rain45 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.8/5
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+84.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Work From Home2.3%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Athens Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$70,601
Home Value$205,700
Median Rent$1,069
Poverty Rate8.2%
Bachelor's Degree+21.9%
Unemployment1.8%
Violent Crime343.1 /100K
Avg Temperature65.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population13,013
Population Density729 per sq mi
Median Age37.6 years
Male45.3%
Female54.7%
Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56.6% Black 14.1% Hispanic 1.1% Asian 0.1% Other 28.1%
White56.6%
Black or African American14.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Asian0.1%
Other Races28.1%

Language

English Only73.9%
Spanish Speakers26.1%
English 73.9% Spanish 26.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.3%
Health Insurance73.1%

Income

6% below avg
Median Household Income$70,601
Per Capita Income$30,394
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$937
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$66,802

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.8%
Poverty Rate8.2%
Total Establishments (County)1,656
County GDP$2,784M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation166
Healthcare Facilities126
Retail Stores268
Manufacturing53
Total Establishments1,656

Industry Mix

Restaurants 166 Healthcare 126 Retail 268 Manufacturing 53

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$66,802
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,037

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.2 min
Work From Home2.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

27% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$205,700
Zillow Home Value Index$249,634

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$252,000
Price Per Sq Ft$149
Homes Sold (month)10
Sale-to-List Ratio95.0%
Price Drops23.2%
Active Inventory56

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied56.3%

Rental Costs

8% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,069
Zillow Rent Index$1,216

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,037
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.91%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure34.6%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.6%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity30.1%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage73.1%
Regular Checkup73.7%
Premature Death Rate13,194 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.8 / 10
Exercise Access59.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)126
Restaurants (County)166

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime343.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter7.8 /100K
Rape109.2 /100K
Robbery46.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault179.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime4,219.0 /100K
Burglary1,146.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,885.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft187.2 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)14
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

46°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation44.8 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation478 ft (146 m)
Land Area17.9 sq mi (46.2 km²)
Population Density729 per sq mi
Latitude32.2026°
Longitude-95.8308°
County FIPS48213

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.4%
D 18%

Republican +63.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.9%
High School+84.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density729 per sq mi
Land Area17.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)14
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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