At a Glance
Median Income
$59,063
$29,466 per capita
Home Value
$66,400
Zillow: $122,174
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
14.9% 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 $59,063 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,466. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Athol is $66,400 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,174. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
2.4% of adults in Athol hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Athol has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population62
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density326/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,063
Per Capita$29,466
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$221M
Avg Weekly Wage$806
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,400
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$122,174
Housing Units19
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,337/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain26.1 in/yr
Elevation1,790 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute58 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Athol was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.