Athens, Tennessee

Population 13,492

Athens is located in Mcminn County, TN. The population is 13,492, making Athens the largest city in Mcminn County.

There are 8 public schools in Athens with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Athens is moderate , and there are 62 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Athens is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Athens property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Athens include Niota, Englewood and Riceville.

Athens Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 15.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.9%

Crime Rate

65.44% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 526
  • Violent Crimes: 836
  • Robbery: 65
  • Burglary: 865
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

70.53% Higher than national avg.
  • 62 offenders in Athens
  • 45.95 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

135 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 13
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 112

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Athens, TN and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Athens's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
3 Private Schools

Christ's Legacy Academy

Fairview Christian Academy

Liberty Christian School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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68 Former Drug Labs view all

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21 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Athens, TN issued 21 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 21 permits, 11 were issued for single family homes and 10 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Athens, TN issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $584
  • 1 Bedroom: $610
  • 2 Bedrooms: $699
  • 3 Bedrooms: $944
  • 4 Bedrooms: $948

Zip Codes

37303 37371

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Environmental Hazards

135 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Athens, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Athens, TN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Athens, TN is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.32°
  • February 42.5°
  • March 50.92°
  • April 60.5°
  • May 68.74°
  • June 76.96°
  • July 78.66°
  • August 79.08°
  • September 72.22°
  • October 59.72°
  • November 49.15°
  • December 36.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Athens, TN

Earthquakes
Athens, TN has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Athens, TN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Athens, TN has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Athens, TN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Athens, TN: $29,253

Unemployment

Unemployment in Athens is 4.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.88%
White Collar - 54.12%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bill Haslam
  • Sen. Lamar Alexander
  • Sen. Bob Corker

City Representatives

  • Chuck Fleischmann

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

43 Cemeteries view all

20 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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