Illinois · Metropolitan Area
New Athens is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,937. Residents earn $61,477 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Athens receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. New Athens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Athens is $61,477, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in New Athens is $118,100, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $927 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
New Athens is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,111 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
New Athens experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 10.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,477 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,299 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,661 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,856 |
| County GDP | $16,131M |
| Restaurants | 565 |
| Healthcare | 634 |
| Retail | 779 |
| Manufacturing | 149 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,264 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.30% |
| Commute Time | 34.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $118,100 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $159,777 |
| Median List Price | $125,000 |
| Median List Price | $125,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $41 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 84.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $927 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,264 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.30% |
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,442/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 634 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,110.6/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 151.4/100K |
| Theft | 959.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 428 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 918/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3189°N, 89.8736°W |
| County FIPS | 17163 |
Winner: Democrat by 7.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 918/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 634 |
| Restaurants | 565 |
| Retail Stores | 779 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 34.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |