Athens, TN

Athens is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 14,250. Residents earn $53,151 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

14,250 Population 916/sq mi density

$53,151 Median Income $31,659 per capita

$197,300 Home Value $254,061 Zillow

$807 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent

59°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr

836 Violent Crime/100K 6,348 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$53,151 median income, 3.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$197,300 home value, $807/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

836 violent crimes/100K (120% above avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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UFO Sightings

Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Haunted Places

Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings

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1 reported haunted locations found near Athens, TN.

Name	Description
Wesleyan College	is haunted as students have reported hearing strange voices and seeing dark figures moving near the spot where two trees grew side by side for 165 years. Believed to be a spot where two star-crossed lovers were buried.