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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

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
402
per 100,000 residents
6% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
865
per 100,000 residents
56% below
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
8.6 avg 6.3
Rape
59.9 avg 40.0
Robbery
17.1 avg 73.9
Assault
316.8 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
77.1 avg 271.0
Theft
753.5 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
34.3 avg 282.7
Arson
8.6

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime402.4
Murder8.6
Rape59.9
Robbery17.1
Aggravated Assault316.8

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime864.8
Burglary77.1
Theft/Larceny753.5
Vehicle Theft34.3
Arson8.6

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)6