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Athol, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,711
Population
1,064/sq mi density
$61,742
Median Income
$27,627 per capita
$227,000
Home Value
$323,381 Zillow
$1,018
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
402
Violent Crime/100K
865 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,742 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$227,000 home value, $1,018/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
402 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Athol (6)
Buffumville Lake (Group Shelter)
STANDARD
1 sites 5.0/5 (8 reviews) $50-$70/night Reservable
Swimming Site, Water Sports, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Boating, Day Use Area, Disc Golf, Guided Interpretive Walks, Ice Fishing, Motor Boat, Non-Motorized Boating, Mountain Biking, Photography, Picnicking, Ranger Station, Snowshoeing, Birding, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
In 1958 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Buffumville Dam in Charlton, Massachusetts to provide flood risk management for downstream communities....
Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area
STANDARD
3 sites 4.5/5 (4 reviews) $30-$85/night Reservable
Wildlife Viewing, Cross Country Skiing, Hunting, Fishing, Kayaking, Birding, Boating, Canoeing, Disc Golf, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Water Access, Day Use Area, Picnicking
Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility offering many outdoor recreation opportunities everyone can enjoy....
Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities
STANDARD
2 sites 4.4/5 (5 reviews) $60-$100/night Reservable
Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Boating, Birding, Canoeing, Kayaking, Picnicking, Ranger Station
Edward MacDowell Lake is situated in a quiet corner of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.
This day-use area lies just off State Route 101 on t...
SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE BEACH
STANDARD
3 sites 4.4/5 (5 reviews) $35-$85/night Reservable
Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Fishing, Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Ice Fishing, Kayaking, Photography, Picnicking, Swimming
Surry Mountain Lake Beach is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility located on the Ashuelot River in Surry, New Hampshire.Surry Mountain Lake...
TULLY LAKE RECREATION AREA (MA)
STANDARD
1 sites 4.4/5 (9 reviews) $40/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to come relax at Tully Lake. There are a variety of outdoor recreation activities for you and you family...
Townshend Lake Recreation Area
STANDARD
3 sites 4.0/5 (4 reviews) $70-$90/night Reservable
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Biking, Birding, Canoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Kayaking, Sledding, Snowmobile, Snowmobile Trails, Water Access, Picnicking, Day Use Area
Townshend Lake is a flood control project operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving communities within the West River Valley, and those do...