At a Glance
Median Income
$62,946
$27,538 per capita
Home Value
$269,600
Zillow: $797,856
Median Rent
$920/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
12.5% smoking rate
How Athol Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Athol's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Athol a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Athol residents earn a median household income of $62,946 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,538. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,717 business establishments, including 482 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athol is $269,600 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $797,856. Median rent is $920/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
16.8% of adults in Athol hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athol has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population830
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density722/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,946
Per Capita$27,538
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$11,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A
Home Value$269,600
Rent$920
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$797,856
Housing Units324
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,562/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain24.6 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation2,393 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute37 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Athol was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 482 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.