Athens, IL

Athens is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,146. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

2,146 Population 1,277/sq mi density

$85,000 Median Income $40,265 per capita

$164,200 Home Value $219,103 Zillow

$893 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr

105 Violent Crime/100K 470 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$85,000 median income, 5.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$164,200 home value, $893/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

105 violent crimes/100K (72% below avg)

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Athens, IL.

Name	Year	Description
Athens, IL	2013	A grey disk/saucer hovering over a empty field at midnight.
Athens, IL	2012	Triangular UFO turns into 2.