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Limestone County

Population in July 2008: 23,715. Population change since 2000: +25.0%
Males: 11,217  (47.3%)
Females: 12,498  (52.7%)

Median resident age:  37.5 years
Alabama median age:  35.8 years

Zip codes: 35611, 35612, 35613, 35614.

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Estimated median household income in 2008: $41,160 (it was $33,980 in 2000)
Athens:  $41,160
Alabama:  $42,666

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $24,169

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $136,328 (it was $91,300 in 2000)
Athens:  $136,328
Alabama:  $121,500

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Races in Athens:

  • White Non-Hispanic (75.1%)
  • Black (18.3%)
  • Hispanic (4.9%)
  • Other race (1.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Athens: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (18.7%), English (9.1%), Irish (8.8%), German (6.3%), Scotch-Irish (2.1%), Subsaharan African (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1818

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 39.3 square miles.

Population density: 603 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Athens

  • High school or higher: 76.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Athens city

  • Never married: 22.2%
  • Now married: 54.8%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

566 residents are foreign born (2.7% Latin America, 0.3% Asia).

This city:  3.0%
Alabama:  2.0%


According to our research there were 33 registered sex offenders living in Athens, Alabama in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Athens to the number of sex offenders is 719 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Athens:  0.3% ($275)
Alabama:  0.4% ($289)
Athens satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, AL (14.5 miles , pop. 53,929).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (87.9 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (489.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Elkmont, AL (3.1 miles ), Mooresville, AL (3.5 miles) , Harvest, AL (3.6 miles ), Salem, AL (3.7 miles ), Madison, AL (3.7 miles ), Decatur, AL (3.8 miles ), Trinity, AL (3.8 miles ), Ardmore, AL (3.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 95 buildings, average cost: $103,300
  • 1997: 120 buildings, average cost: $109,000
  • 1998: 132 buildings, average cost: $126,100
  • 1999: 161 buildings, average cost: $98,400
  • 2000: 102 buildings, average cost: $152,400
  • 2001: 103 buildings, average cost: $144,000
  • 2002: 90 buildings, average cost: $138,300
  • 2003: 97 buildings, average cost: $138,700
  • 2004: 152 buildings, average cost: $136,400
  • 2005: 281 buildings, average cost: $126,200
  • 2006: 219 buildings, average cost: $172,300
  • 2007: 136 buildings, average cost: $194,100
  • 2008: 106 buildings, average cost: $205,400

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Latitude: 34.79 N, Longitude: 86.97 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +5,388 (+28.4%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 4,168 (50.0%)

Area code: 256

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Athens, Alabama - Economy and Business Data


 

Crime in Athens by Year
Type 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2008
Murders 102000
    per 100,000 4.80.010.50.00.00.0
Rapes 231044
    per 100,000 9.715.85.20.020.017.1
Robberies 2415107719
    per 100,000 116.278.852.335.735.081.1
Assaults 389105730
    per 100,000 183.947.352.325.535.0128.0
Burglaries 109771199778141
    per 100,000 527.6404.4621.9494.6390.0601.7
Thefts 573518584546491675
    per 100,000 2773.32720.43052.02784.02455.12880.7
Auto thefts 363435253133
    per 100,000 174.2178.6182.9127.5155.0140.8
Arson 2N/AN/A0N/AN/A
    per 100,000 9.7N/AN/A0.0N/AN/A
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 250.9197.1231.5172.0171.4232.2

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 55 (43 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.81
US city average:  3.00

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +1,658 (+9.6%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (14%)
  • Transportation equipment (8%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Metal and metal products (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Food (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (15%)
  • Health care (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Engineers (4%)
  • Computer specialists (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)



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Athens-area historical tornado activity is above Alabama state average. It is 226% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 7.7 miles away from the Athens city center killed 16 people and injured 190 people.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 tornado 15.6 miles away from the city center killed 28 people and injured 267 people.


Athens-area historical earthquake activity is below Alabama state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Depth: 12.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 79.0 miles away from Athens center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 97.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 89.2 miles away from the city center
On 12/8/2001 at 01:08:21, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 41.3 miles away from Athens center
On 12/12/1997 at 08:42:20, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 93.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/28/1999 at 11:00:09, a magnitude 3.8 (3.5 MB, 3.8 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 96.4 miles away from Athens center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Birthplace of: Michael Boley - 2005 NFL player (Atlanta Falcons, born: Aug 24, 1982), Richard Hendrix - College basketball player (Alabama Crimson Tide), Tank Beavers - College basketball player (Memphis Tigers).


Hospital/medical center in Athens:
  • ATHENS-LIMESTONE HOSPITAL (700 WEST MARKET STREET)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Athens:
  • PARKWAY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; DECATUR, AL)
  • DECATUR GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; DECATUR, AL)
  • NORTH ALABAMA REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; DECATUR, AL)

Political contributions by individuals in Athens, AL

Operable nuclear power plants near Athens:
  • 15 miles: Browns Ferry 1 and 2 in Decatur, AL.
  • 15 miles: Browns Ferry 3 in Decatur, AL.

Local government website: ci.athens.al.us

College/University in Athens:
  • ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 1,716; Location: 300 N BEATY ST; Public; Website: www.athens.edu)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Athens:
  • JOHN C CALHOUN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 14 miles; DECATUR, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,547)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE (about 19 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; FT enrollment: 4,795)
  • ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; NORMAL, AL; FT enrollment: 4,886)
  • NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MUSCLE SHOALS (about 38 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; FT enrollment: 2,669)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA (about 43 miles; FLORENCE, AL; FT enrollment: 4,770)
  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLL-HANCEVILLE (about 53 miles; HANCEVILLE, AL; FT enrollment: 3,272)
  • COLUMBIA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; COLUMBIA, TN; FT enrollment: 2,784)
Public high schools in Athens:
Private high school in Athens:
  • ATHENS BIBLE SCHOOL (Students: 348; Location: 507 HOFFMAN ST; Grades: PK - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Athens:
Private elementary/middle school in Athens:
  • FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 100; Location: PO BOX 287; Grades: PK - 8)
See full list of schools located in Athens, Map of school districts: ATHENS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, LIMESTONE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Athens:
  • ATHENS-LIMESTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $250,150; Location: 405 EAST SOUTH STREET; 52,942 books; 1,039 audio materials; 1,228 video materials; 51 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • Faith Christian Academy is now K-4 through 12th grade with approximately 230 students enrolled for the 2005-2006 school year

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Notable locations in Athens: Limestone County Fairground (A), Athens Country Club and Golf Course (B), Athens Industrial Park (C), Woodland Golf Club (D), Breeding Industrial Park (E), Chriswood Golf Course (F), Elm Industrial Park (G), Athens Public Library (H), Houston Memorial Library (I), Limestone County Courthouse (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Athens Outlet Shopping Center (1), Athens Shopping Center (2), Roses Shopping Center (3), Crutcher Shopping Center (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Athens include: West Hobbs Street Church of Christ (A), West Highland Baptist Church (B), Village View United Methodist Church (C), Cambridge Church (D), Madison Street Baptist Church (E), Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church (F), Central Church of Christ (G), Southside Baptist Church (H), Lucas Street Church of Christ (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Johnson Cemetery (1), Cambridge Church Cemetery (2), Roselawn Cemetery (3), Wiggins Cemetery (4), Morris Cemetery (5), West Cemetery (6), Burrell Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Montgomery Lake (A), Thomas Pond (B), Braly Lake (C), Anderson Pond (D), Hatfield Lake (E), Lake Ida (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: French Mill Creek (A), Johnson Branch (B), Town Creek (C), Collier Branch (D), Muddy Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Athens include: George S Houston Historic District (1), Fairview Park (2), Christopher Park (3), Fifth Avenue Park (4), Trinity Park (5), Robert Beaty Historic District (6), Athens Recreational Center (7), Athens Stadium (8), Athens State College Historic District (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Athens Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Alabama Veteran's Museum & Archives (100 West Pryor Street) (1), Donnell House (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 601 North Clinton Street) (2), Wayne's Amusement CO (Amusement & Theme Parks; 707 Hatfield Lake Road) (3), Cook Travel Of Athens- LLC (Tours & Charters; 1100 South Jefferson Street) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Comfort Inn Athens (1218 Kelli Drive) (1), Best Western Inn (Highway 72) (2), Travelodge Athens (1325 Us Highway 72 East) (3), Super 8 Motel (1325 USHighway 72 East) (4), Budget Inn (606 USHighway 31 South) (5), Country Hearth Inn (1500 Us Highway 72 E) (6), Athens Travelodge (1325 Hwy 72 East) (7), Mark Motel (202 USHighway 31 South) (8), Days Inn (1322 USHighway 72 East) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Court: Athens City - Court Clerk-Municipal (Municipal Building) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Athens and their reported violations in the past:

LIMESTONE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 43788, Surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 39 regular monitoring violations
ATHENS UTILITIES (Population served: 27534, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2002 and MAR-2002, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-07-2002)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2001 and DEC-2001, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-09-2002), St Public Notif received (MAR-04-2002), St Compliance achieved (AUG-07-2002)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2001 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/penalty) issued (SEP-28-2001)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 63 regular monitoring violations

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Alabama:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.4%
Whole state:  70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.8%
Whole state:  3.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  16.3%
Whole state:  16.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  7.0%
Whole state:  7.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Athens, AL


People in group quarters in Athens
  • 336 people in nursing homes
  • 185 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 47 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 23 people in homes for the mentally ill


Athens compared to Alabama state average:

Athens, Alabama environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.


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Banks with branches in Athens (2009 data):
  • RBC Bank (USA): East Limestone Office Branch, Athens Branch, Athens Downtown Branch. Info updated 2008-12-08: Bank assets: $31,335.9 mil, Deposits: $22,003.4 mil, headquarters in Raleigh, NC, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 441 total offices, Holding Company: Royal Bank Of Canada
  • RELIANCE BANK: Hwy 72 E Branch, Drive-Up Branch, Reliance Bank. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $163.2 mil, Deposits: $117.5 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Rb Bancorporation
  • Regions Bank: Hobbs Street Rdt Branch, East Athens Branch, West Green Street Branch. Info updated 2009-02-09: Bank assets: $142,084.0 mil, Deposits: $95,926.0 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1946 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • Compass Bank: Athens Branch at 105 West Green Street, branch established on 1892-01-01; Athens East Branch at 1003 Highway 72 East, branch established on 1997-03-10. Info updated 2008-03-25: Bank assets: $62,251.3 mil, Deposits: $39,050.6 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 597 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
  • Bank Independent: Athens Branch at 101 South Clinton Street, branch established on 1983-03-01; Athens East Branch at 22015 Highway 72 East, branch established on 2008-05-12. Info updated 2008-12-30: Bank assets: $898.5 mil, Deposits: $733.5 mil, headquarters in Sheffield, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 30 total offices, Holding Company: Bancindependent Incorporated
  • Citizens Bank & Trust: Athens Branch at 1260 Us Highway 72 E, Ste H, branch established on 2008-10-27. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $243.2 mil, Deposits: $204.4 mil, headquarters in Guntersville, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens B & T Holdings, Inc.
  • First National Bank of Pulaski: Athens Branch at 1804 Hwy 72 East, branch established on 2008-04-21. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $592.2 mil, Deposits: $531.2 mil, headquarters in Pulaski, TN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: First Pulaski National Corporation

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Athens, Alabama
  • Best Western Athens Inn, 1329 Hwy 72 E, Athens, AL 35611, Phone: (256) 233-4030, Fax: (256) 233-4554
  • Welcome Inn, Hwy 31 S US Hwy 72, Athens, AL 35611, Phone: (256) 232-6944
  • Days Inn Athens, 1322 Hwy 72 E, Athens, AL 35611, Phone: (256) 233-7500, Fax: (256) 233-7500
  • Super 8, 1325 Hwy 72 E, Athens, AL 35611, Phone: (256) 233-1446, Fax: (256) 233-1454
  • Quality Inn, 1488 Thrasher Blvd, Athens, AL 35611, Phone: (256) 232-0030, Fax: (256) 233-7006
  • Comfort Inn, 1218 Kelli Dr, Athens, AL 35613, Phone: (256) 232-2704, Fax: (256) 230-3783
  • Country Hearth Inn & Suites, 1500 Hwy 72 E & I-65, Athens, AL 35611, Phone: (256) 232-1520, Fax: (256) 233-8525
  • Sleep Inn-athens, 1115 Audubon Ln, Athens, AL 35611, Phone: (256) 232-4700
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens, 16074 Athens-Limestone Blvd, Athens, AL 35611, Phone: (256) 233-4030, Fax: (256) 233-4554
All 9 fire-safe hotels and motels in Athens, Alabama


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School Enrollment by Level of School


Athens travel time to work
Athens mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Limestone County Alabama:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (67%)
  • Utility gas (26%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Religion statistics for Athens

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 52.99%
Here53.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChurches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic Church USA National Primitive Baptist Convention
Adherents54.8%22.3%11.9%1.9%1.7%
Congregations25.9%37.8%15.4%0.7%4.2%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodLDS (Mormon) ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other
Adherents1.7%1.2%0.9%0.5%3.0%
Congregations2.8%1.4%0.7%0.7%10.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 12$44,406$44,4060$0
Other Government Administration 6$9,278$18,5560$0
Judicial and Legal 3$7,293$29,1721$708
Police Protection - Officers 44$141,871$38,6920$0
Police - Other 9$23,566$31,4210$0
Firefighters 29$84,522$34,9750$0
Fire - Other 7$29,417$50,4290$0
Streets and Highways 13$34,742$32,0700$0
Solid Waste Management 23$52,791$27,5430$0
Sewerage 19$26,200$16,5470$0
Parks and Recreation 24$60,002$30,0010$0
Water Supply 19$51,967$32,8210$0
Electric Power 53$182,695$41,3650$0
Gas Supply 18$63,267$42,1780$0
Other and Unallocable 41$91,436$26,7623$5,048
Totals for Government 320$903,453$33,8794$5,756


Athens government finances in 2006:
  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,101,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $2,730,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,838,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $64,000
    Parks and Recreation: $50,000
    All Other: $8,000
  • Construction - Electric Utilities: $3,379,000
    General - Other: $1,512,000
    Water Utilities: $1,151,000
    Gas Utilities: $1,098,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $93,000
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $50,531,000
    Gas Utilities: $8,412,000
    Police Protection: $2,915,000
    Local Fire Protection: $2,288,000
    Water Utilities: $2,183,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,873,000
    Sewerage: $1,716,000
    Regular Highways: $1,560,000
    Parks and Recreation: $1,096,000
    Central Staff Services: $685,000
    General - Other: $388,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $367,000
    Health - Other: $274,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $217,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $178,000
    Housing and Community Development: $156,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $155,000
    Financial Administration: $150,000
    Libraries: $107,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $85,000
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,118,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $272,000
    Public Welfare: $80,000
  • Gas Utilities - Interest on Debt: $291,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,219,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Elementary and Secondary Education: $3,607,000
    General - Other: $29,000
    Libraries: $23,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $13,000
    All Other: $8,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $27,555,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $746,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $473,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $255,000
    Sale of Property: $122,000
    Donations From Private Sources: $72,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $81,004,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $64,987,000
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,538,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $360,000
    Water Utilities: $22,000
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $13,823,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $56,969,000
    Gas Utilities: $10,734,000
    Water Utilities: $3,474,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,991,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,334,000
    All Other: $560,000
    Highways: $264,000
    Housing and Community Development: $26,000
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,248,000
    Property: $1,608,000
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $1,263,000
    Other Selective Sales: $590,000
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $481,000
    Tobacco Products Sales: $437,000
    Motor Fuels Sales: $253,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $161,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,090,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $570,000

7.72% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($50,381 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.72%
Alabama average:  6.81%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($572 average AGI)
Limestone County:  0.07%
Alabama average:  0.14%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Madison County, AL  2.69% ($57,934 average AGI)
from Morgan County, AL  0.70% ($43,101)
from Giles County, TN  0.27% ($25,169)


5.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,660 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.63%
Alabama average:  6.16%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Madison County, AL  1.97% ($39,473 average AGI)
to Morgan County, AL  0.55% ($31,168)
to Giles County, TN  0.30% ($32,845)


Strongest AM radio stations in Athens:
  • WVNN (770 AM; 10 kW; ATHENS, AL; Owner: ATHENS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKAC (1080 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ATHENS, AL; Owner: LIMESTONE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WDJL (1000 AM; daytime; 10 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: JAMES K. SHARP DBA 5TH AVE BROADCASTING)
  • WBXR (1140 AM; daytime; 15 kW; HAZEL GREEN, AL; Owner: LOW COUNTRY CORPORATION, INC.)
  • WEUP (1600 AM; 10 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: HUNDLEY BATTS, SR. & VIRGINIA CAPLES)
  • WEUV (1700 AM; 10 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: HUNDLEY BATTS, SR & VIRGINIA CAPLES)
  • WYAM (890 AM; daytime; 3 kW; HARTSELLE, AL; Owner: DECATUR COMMUNICATIONS PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • WZNN (620 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, AL; Owner: MANUEL HUERTA)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WSLV (1110 AM; daytime; 3 kW; ARDMORE, TN; Owner: B & E BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Athens:
  • W261CL (100.1 FM; ATHENS, AL; Owner: TENNESSEE VALLEY RADIO, INC.)
  • WZYP (104.3 FM; ATHENS, AL; Owner: ATHENS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W278AA (103.5 FM; MADISON, AL; Owner: TENNESSEE VALLEY RADIO, INC.)
  • WAHR (99.1 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WDRM (102.1 FM; DECATUR, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWXQ (92.5 FM; TRINITY, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W238AD (95.5 FM; TRINITY, AL; Owner: PRESS W. PARHAM)
  • WAYH (88.1 FM; HARVEST, AL; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • W289AC (105.7 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: WILLIAM PAXTON ROGERS)
  • W222AK (92.3 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: PRESS W. PARHAM)
  • W251AC (98.1 FM; CHAPSHAW, AL; Owner: WILLIAM PAXTON ROGERS)
  • WYFD (91.7 FM; DECATUR, AL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WXQW (94.1 FM; MERIDIANVILLE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W293AH (106.5 FM; NORMAL, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRTT-FM (95.1 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • W249BB (97.7 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • W275AA (102.9 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: ARCHIE C. BOBO, PERSONAL REP. OF DORSEY E. NEWMAN ESTATE)
  • W300AH (107.9 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: PORTER L. BATTS)
  • W202BV (88.3 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • W295AE (106.9 FM; TRINITY, AL; Owner: BIG RIVER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Athens:
  • WTZT-LP (Channel 11; ATHENS, AL; Owner: WTZT-LP TELEVISION STATION, L.L.C.)
  • WZDX (Channel 54; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: HUNTSVILLE TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WAAY-TV (Channel 31; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF HUNTSVILLE LICENSE LLC)
  • WHNT-TV (Channel 19; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WHDF (Channel 15; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WYAM-LP (Channel 56; DECATUR, AL; Owner: DECATUR COMMUNICATION PROPERTIES, LLC)
  • W67CO (Channel 67; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W38BQ (Channel 38; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W66DH (Channel 66; DECATUR, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Athens fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 58
Total length: 223 meters (732ft)
Total costs: $52,046,000
Total average daily traffic: 459,091
Total average daily truck traffic: 94,145

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1910-1919: 1
  • 1920-1929: 2
  • 1930-1939: 4
  • 1940-1949: 2
  • 1950-1959: 12
  • 1960-1969: 20
  • 1970-1979: 7
  • 1980-1989: 3
  • 1990-1999: 5
  • 2000-2009: 2
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Athens, AL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Athens)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Athens, AL)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 233 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Athens)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 56 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Athens)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 5 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED34$111,802185$121,551193$113,91640$43,69652$89,7392$19,175
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$40,54013$96,70330$116,2398$55,8793$70,6002$46,330
APPLICATIONS DENIED4$101,79024$73,026116$106,38445$51,7944$53,4234$22,143
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$82,00018$113,72647$129,49612$85,9223$59,5630$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$58,9174$105,08825$139,6062$78,5002$92,3900$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0205.00 , 0206.00, 0207.00, 0208.02, 0209.00, 0210.00, 0211.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 5 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED87$112,85132$140,39910$60,227
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED4$149,7185$120,8380$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$40,2100$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$191,1704$179,4600$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$80,0001$83,3600$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0205.00 , 0206.00, 0207.00, 0208.02, 0209.00, 0210.00, 0211.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value


Athens on our top lists:
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Furniture and related products (population 5,000+)"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Sales and related occupations: (population 5,000+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Retail sales workers except cashiers (population 5,000+)"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (population 5,000+)"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most bridges per 100,000 population (pop 5,000+)"
  • #101 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Architecture and engineering occupations: (population 5,000+)"
  • #101 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Transportation equipment (population 5,000+)"
  • #48 (35614) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of European first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving in compared to moving out (pop. 50,000+)"

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