Athens, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Taylor County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,005 Population 410/sq mi density
$49,904 Median Income $32,651 per capita
$168,100 Home Value $254,670 Zillow
$686 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,904 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$168,100 home value, $686/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Athens, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,904
34% below
$32,651 per capita
Home Value
$168,100
40% below
Zillow: $254,670
Median Rent
$686/mo
41% below
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
60%
Rent
59%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Athens a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Athens residents earn a median household income of $49,904 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,651. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 538 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Athens is $168,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,670. Median rent is $686/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

11.4% of adults in Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Athens has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,005
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density410/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,904
Per Capita$32,651
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,109M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,100
Rent$686
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$254,670
Housing Units532
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,980/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,408 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Athens was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.