Athens, Texas

Population 12,728

Athens is located in Henderson County, TX. The population is 12,728, making Athens the largest city in Henderson County.

There are 7 public schools in Athens with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Athens is moderate , and there are 78 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 Murchison, LaRue and Log Cabin.

Athens Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 21.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.6%

Crime Rate

2.88% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 297
  • Violent Crimes: 367
  • Robbery: 62
  • Burglary: 586
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

77.90% Higher than national avg.
  • 78 offenders in Athens
  • 61.28 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

130 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 117

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Athens, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Athens's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

Athens Christian Preparatory Academy

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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78 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Athens, TX

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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Athens, TX issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Athens, TX issued 3 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: $628
  • 1 Bedroom: $632
  • 2 Bedrooms: $832
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,082
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,201

Zip Codes

75124 75148 75751 75752 75754 75770 75778 75803 75853

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Environmental Hazards

130 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Athens, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Athens, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Athens, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.23°
  • February 51.43°
  • March 59.4°
  • April 66.8°
  • May 74.48°
  • June 82.49°
  • July 85.32°
  • August 86.22°
  • September 77.78°
  • October 66.82°
  • November 58.28°
  • December 49.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Athens, TX

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Athens, TX: $40,505

Unemployment

Unemployment in Athens is 3.8%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.21%
White Collar - 50.79%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Jeb Hensarling

Neighborhood Info

5 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

22 Cemeteries view all

40 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

4 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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