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Marathon County

Population in 2011: 1,105. Population change since 2000: +0.9%
 

Males: 564  (51.0%)
Females: 541  (49.0%)

Median resident age:  39.5 years
Wisconsin median age:  44.3 years

Zip codes: 54411.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $46,730 (it was $39,286 in 2000)
Athens:

$46,730
Wisconsin:

$49,993
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,008

Athens village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $115,646 (it was $75,900 in 2000)
Athens:

$115,646
Wisconsin:

$170,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $115,075; Detached houses: $120,442; In 2-unit structures: $131,232; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $110,292; Mobile homes: $37,377

Median gross rent in 2009: $478.

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Athens races chart
  • White alone - 1,038 (93.9%)
  • Hispanic - 54 (4.9%)
  • Two or more races - 7 (0.6%)
  • Black alone - 2 (0.2%)
  • American Indian alone - 2 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 2 (0.2%)

Races in Athens detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Athens: 87.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (65.5%), Polish (17.4%), Irish (5.8%), United States (4.9%), English (3.7%), Norwegian (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1901

Elevation: 1410 feet

Land area: 2.44 square miles.

Population density: 452 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Athens:

  • High school or higher: 77.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Athens village:

  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 57.6%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

12 residents are foreign born

This village:  1.1%
Wisconsin:  3.6%



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Athens, Wisconsin as of May 21, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Athens to the number of sex offenders is 104 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,207 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,448 (2.2%)
Athens satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (71.0 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (139.6 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (251.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Bern, WI (2.0 miles ), Halsey, WI (2.0 miles ), Rietbrock, WI (2.2 miles ), Johnson, WI (2.3 miles ), Hamburg, WI (2.9 miles ), Goodrich, WI (2.9 miles ), Rib Falls, WI (3.0 miles ), Edgar, WI (3.1 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $84,700
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $91,400
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $122,500
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $102,200
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $139,400
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $122,500
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $142,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $166,100
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $177,500

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

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Latitude: 45.03 N, Longitude: 90.08 W

Area code: 715

Athens household income distribution Athens home values distribution


 

Crime in Athens by Year
Type 2009 2010 2011
Murders 000
per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Rapes 011
per 100,000 0.095.590.1
Robberies 000
per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Assaults 101
per 100,000 97.20.090.1
Burglaries 002
per 100,000 0.00.0180.2
Thefts 986
per 100,000 874.6764.1540.5
Auto thefts 000
per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Arson 000
per 100,000 0.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 56.6111.3129.4

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Crime in Athens detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.90
Wisconsin average:

2.24

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.2%
Wisconsin:

7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +122 (+12.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (23%)
  • Construction (23%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Wholesale trade (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (18%)
  • Manufacturing (14%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Finance and insurance (12%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Athens-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 44% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.2 miles away from the Athens village center killed 4 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 9/28/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.4 miles away from the village center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marathon County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Athens topographic map

Birthplace of: Charles Winninger - Actor, Russ Decker - Politician.


Hospitals/medical centers near Athens:

  • ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; WAUSAU, WI)
  • MEMORIAL HEALTH CTR (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN HLTH CTR (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; MERRILL, WI)

Political contributions by individuals in Athens, WI

Airports located in Athens:


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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Athens:

  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 43 miles; Stevens Point, WI; Full-time enrollment: 8,352)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 72 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 9,913)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 72 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 3,059)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 92 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 7,101)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 96 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 3,092)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 102 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 8,660)
  • Western Technical College (about 103 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,278)

Public high school in Athens:

  • ATHENS HIGH (Students: 196; Location: 601 W Limits Rd; Grades: 09 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Athens:

  • ATHENS ELEMENTARY (Students: 238; Location: 209 N Schlegel St; Grades: K4 - 05)
  • ATHENS JUNIOR (Students: 103; Location: 601 W Limits Rd; Grades: 06 - 08)

Private elementary/middle schools in Athens:

  • ST ANTHONY SCHOOL (Students: 112; Location: 309 MUELLER ST; Grades: KG - 8)
  • TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 65; Location: 301 ELM ST; Grades: PK - 8)
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Notable locations in Athens: Athens Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), Marathon County Public Library Athens Branch (B), Athens Area Fire and Ambulance (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Athens include: Saint Anthonys Catholic Church (A), Athens Assembly of God Church (B), Athens Christian Fellowship Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Potato Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Athens: Athens County Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Marathon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 34.8. This is about average.
City:

34.8
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.2. This is about average. There were 11 monitors within city limits.
City:

10.2
U.S.:

9.6
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 3.88. This is significantly worse than average. There were 7 monitors within city limits.
City:

3.88
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 4.26. This is significantly better than average. There were 4 monitors within city limits.
City:

4.26
U.S.:

9.39
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2009 was 0.439. This is worse than average. There were 1 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.439
U.S.:

0.334

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

ATHENS WATERWORKS (Population served: 1102, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2003 and AUG-12-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-12-2003)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JUL-24-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-24-2000)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 24 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Athens that have no violations reported:

  • LAST STRAW (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 10.5%
(10.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 85.7% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This village:  2.4 people
Wisconsin:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  63.3%
Whole state:  66.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.4%
Whole state:  5.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Athens, WI


Athens compared to Wisconsin state average:

Athens, Wisconsin environmental map by EPA

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  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Athens (2011 data):

  • U.S. Bank National Association: Athens Branch at 203 Alfred Street, branch established on 1988/01/11. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (78%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (9%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Wood (4%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Marathon County Wisconsin:


2008 Presidential Election results in Marathon County Wisconsin:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Athens (based on Marathon County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 70.82%
Here70.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodUnited Church of Christ
Adherents51.8%15.4%12.3%4.8%3.1%
Congregations19.7%15.7%12.6%12.6%3.9%
NameUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Christian and Missionary AllianceOther
Adherents2.4%1.7%1.6%1.5%5.5%
Congregations3.9%3.9%1.6%1.6%24.4%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 32
Marathon County:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Here:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 54
Marathon County:

4.16 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 106
This county:

8.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Marathon County:

7.9%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Marathon County:

27.1%
State:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.2%
State:

13.0%

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 0$0 1$852
Other Government Administration 1$3,350$40,2000$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,044$36,5284$815
Streets and Highways 2$5,703$34,2180$0
Water Supply 1$3,095$37,1400$0
Totals for Government 5$15,192$36,4615$1,667

Athens government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $119,000 ($107.69)
    Solid Waste Management: $36,000 ($32.58)
    Regular Highways: $17,000 ($15.38)
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000 ($2.71)
    All Other: $1,000 ($0.90)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $402,000 ($363.80)
    General Public Buildings: $32,000 ($28.96)
    Welfare - Other: $3,000 ($2.71)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $173,000 ($156.56)
    Water Utilities: $119,000 ($107.69)
    Police Protection: $95,000 ($85.97)
    Regular Highways: $92,000 ($83.26)
    Fire Protection: $84,000 ($76.02)
    Solid Waste Management: $74,000 ($66.97)
    Central Staff Services: $47,000 ($42.53)
    Financial Administration: $39,000 ($35.29)
    General Public Buildings: $35,000 ($31.67)
    Parks & Recreation: $24,000 ($21.72)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($4.52)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($3.62)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $93,000 ($84.16)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $160,000 ($144.80)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,650,000 ($1493.21)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $2,000 ($1.81)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $965,000 ($873.30)
    Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $142,000 ($128.51)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $570,000 ($515.84)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $117,000 ($105.88)
    Water Utilities: $18,000 ($16.29)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $61,000 ($55.20)
    Interest Earnings: $14,000 ($12.67)
    Special Assessments: $13,000 ($11.76)
    Rents: $8,000 ($7.24)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $22,000 ($19.91)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $446,000 ($403.62)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $92,000 ($83.26)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $105,000 ($95.02)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $316,000 ($285.97)
    Highways: $170,000 ($153.85)
    Housing & Community Development: $41,000 ($37.10)
    All Other: $6,000 ($5.43)
  • Tax - Property: $261,000 ($236.20)
    NEC: $11,000 ($9.95)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $203,000 ($183.71)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($9.05)

5.26% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($40,687 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.26%
Wisconsin average:

6.06%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($260 average AGI)
Marathon County:

0.05%
Wisconsin average:

0.08%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Wood County, WI  0.43% ($44,780 average AGI)
from Lincoln County, WI  0.40% ($28,839)
from Portage County, WI  0.35% ($33,553)


4.91% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($42,625 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.91%
Wisconsin average:

6.22%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($139 average AGI)
Marathon County:

0.04%
Wisconsin average:

0.04%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Wood County, WI  0.34% ($28,474 average AGI)
to Lincoln County, WI  0.32% ($33,509)
to Dane County, WI  0.30% ($33,788)

Strongest AM radio stations in Athens:

  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WIGM (1490 AM; 1 kW; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: W I G M, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WJMT (730 AM; 1 kW; MERRILL, WI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCN (1370 AM; 5 kW; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Athens:

  • WOFM (94.7 FM; MOSINEE, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WDEZ (101.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: W R I G, INC.)
  • WHRM (90.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WIFC (95.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WLBL-FM (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WXPW (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WHITE PINE COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WMZK (104.1 FM; MERRILL, WI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYCO (107.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: SEEHAFER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WCLQ (89.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: CHRISTIAN LIFE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLJY (106.5 FM; MARSHFIELD, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WKEB (99.3 FM; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: WIGM, INCORPORATED)
  • WGNV (88.5 FM; MILLADORE, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKQH (104.9 FM; MARATHON, WI; Owner: RLM COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WOSQ (92.3 FM; SPENCER, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Athens:

  • WAOW-TV (Channel 9; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WAOW-WYOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WSAW-TV (Channel 7; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WHRM-TV (Channel 20; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WFXS (Channel 55; WITTENBERG, WI; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION WAUSAU, LLC)
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WYOW (Channel 34; EAGLE RIVER, WI; Owner: WAOW-WYOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W31CI (Channel 31; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Athens fatal accident list:

Mar 26, 1996 07:45 AM, Schlegel, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 4
Total length: 9 meters (30ft)
Total costs: $285,000
Total average daily traffic: 4,720
Total average daily truck traffic: 246
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 5,310

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Athens)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Cor Sr 97 & Cty Trunk M (Lat: 45.032750 Lon: -90.078472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 21 m, Call Sign: KRZ656
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.945 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/28/2001, Expiration Date: 01/17/2012
    Registrant: Northway Communicatons Inc., 105 East Oak Street, Wausau, WI 54401, Phone: (715) 842-0841, Fax: (715) 848-1413, Email:
  • Well 10 1/2 Mi Nw (Lat: 45.030806 Lon: -90.088750), Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WNXN644, Licensee ID: L00379254
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.287 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/20/2001, Expiration Date: 10/10/2011
    Registrant: Athens, Village Of, 221 Caroline St, Athens, WI 54411, Phone: (715) 257-9170, Fax: (715) 257-9170, Email:
  • Lat: 45.069722 Lon: -90.130556, Call Sign: WPUX280
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.270 MHz, 157.530 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/20/2002, Expiration Date: 05/20/2012, Certifier: Andrew J Schreiner
    Registrant: Air Communications Of Central Wi, 2430 Industrial St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495, Phone: (715) 424-3050, Fax: (715) 424-3052

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • ATHENS, 1209 Utility Street (Lat: 45.018944 Lon: -90.067944), Type: Tank, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 36.5 m, Call Sign: WNEW985
    Assigned Frequencies: 2181.60 MHz, 6785.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/26/2008, Expiration Date: 11/12/2018
    Registrant: County Of Marathon, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403, Phone: (715) 261-1218, Fax: (715) 261-1221, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KB9TXY, Licensee ID: L00188808
    Grant Date: 10/14/2008, Expiration Date: 12/23/2018, Certifier: Gordon A Jaworski
    Registrant: Gordon A Jaworski, 10283 Valley Ln, Athens, WI 54411
  • Call Sign: KF4BHR, Licensee ID: L00804630
    Grant Date: 04/05/2005, Expiration Date: 06/27/2015
    Registrant: John L Laub, N 3443 Spring Drive, Athens, WI 54411
  • Call Sign: KF4JUK, Licensee ID: L01199054
    Grant Date: 10/05/2006, Expiration Date: 10/05/2016
    Registrant: Jane H Laub, N3443 Spring Drive, Athens, WI 54411
  • Call Sign: N9FOK, Previous Call Sign: KA9SJS, Licensee ID: L00207056
    Grant Date: 01/26/2010, Expiration Date: 03/06/2020, Certifier: Gary A Henneman
    Registrant: Gary A Henneman, 596 County Rd F, Athens, WI 54411

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 14-19 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 152 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-435A/0-435C (190 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6587N , Serial Number: 2040, Year manufactured: 1950, Airworthiness Date: 09/23/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Michael G Gunderson, Gunner Field, Athens, WI 54411
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 70313 , Serial Number: 17290, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 01/22/1958
    Registrant (Individual): Gerald J Blenker, 5020 Town Hall Road, Athens, WI 54411
  • Aircraft: BROCKMAN WILLIAM A QCU-CHALLENGER II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 710WB , Serial Number: CH2-0701-2112, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 10/20/2009
    Registrant (Individual): William A Brockman, 10999 9th Ln, Athens, WI 54411
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 97054 , Serial Number: 108-1054, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 04/29/1956
    Registrant (Individual): John L Laub, N 3443 Spring Drvie, Athens, WI 54411



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$150,430
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$118,880
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0023.00

HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans

HMDA - Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 3


Most common first names in Athens, WI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3181.5 years
William2481.8 years
George2379.8 years
Frank1976.9 years
Walter1975.8 years
Mary1881.5 years
Helen1681.6 years
Anna1688.9 years
Clara1382.5 years
Edward1375.9 years
Most common last names in Athens, WI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Weiler2275.2 years
Hopperdietze1375.7 years
Albrecht1270.7 years
Ewan1080.3 years
Braun1079.5 years
Nowicki976.3 years
Riehle978.2 years
Becker977.8 years
Kulas887.4 years
Rodman876.5 years

Businesses in Athens, WI

  • U-Haul: 1
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • James Nowicki (1)
  • Dean Redmann (1)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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