Athens, Tennessee

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Population in 2022: 14,371 (97% urban, 3% rural).
Population change since 2000: +8.7%
 
Males: 6,976  (48.5%)
Females: 7,395  (51.5%)
Median resident age:

41.5 years
Tennessee median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 37303.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,105 (it was $29,277 in 2000)
Athens:

$51,105
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,911 (it was $16,877 in 2000)

Athens city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $223,447 (it was $74,700 in 2000)
Athens:

$223,447
TN:

$284,800

Median gross rent in 2022: $832.

March 2022 cost of living index in Athens: 81.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.1%
(20.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.1% for Black residents, 16.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 20.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Athens, TN (2022)
    • 11,53680.4%White alone
    • 1,0147.1%Hispanic
    • 9786.8%Black alone
    • 6934.8%Two or more races
    • 1651.1%Asian alone
    • 250.2%Other race alone
    • 80.06%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there were 64 registered sex offenders living in Athens, Tennessee as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Athens is 217 to 1.


Crime rates in Athens by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
2
(13.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(7.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(7.3)
3
(21.9)
2
(14.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(7.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(7.1)
2
(14.1)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
15
(104.3)
8
(59.4)
7
(51.6)
10
(73.4)
13
(96.3)
4
(29.3)
9
(65.7)
6
(43.7)
13
(94.3)
10
(73.4)
7
(50.4)
5
(35.6)
11
(77.7)
9
(62.5)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
25
(173.8)
28
(208.1)
32
(235.7)
31
(227.4)
20
(148.1)
31
(227.3)
26
(189.9)
19
(138.5)
15
(108.8)
12
(88.1)
9
(64.8)
14
(99.6)
5
(35.3)
7
(48.6)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
190
(1,321)
149
(1,107)
138
(1,016)
132
(968.3)
120
(888.6)
121
(887.1)
149
(1,088)
110
(801.9)
96
(696.5)
98
(719.2)
100
(720.5)
111
(789.5)
70
(494.1)
98
(680.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
250
(1,738)
208
(1,546)
185
(1,362)
232
(1,702)
216
(1,600)
181
(1,327)
194
(1,417)
184
(1,341)
141
(1,023)
196
(1,438)
119
(857.4)
105
(746.9)
103
(727.1)
125
(867.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
819
(5,692)
801
(5,952)
800
(5,891)
895
(6,565)
843
(6,243)
724
(5,308)
747
(5,456)
804
(5,861)
722
(5,238)
793
(5,819)
691
(4,979)
623
(4,431)
612
(4,320)
602
(4,178)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
55
(382.3)
45
(334.4)
40
(294.6)
51
(374.1)
50
(370.3)
50
(366.6)
69
(503.9)
82
(597.8)
77
(558.7)
63
(462.3)
73
(526.0)
74
(526.4)
92
(649.4)
76
(527.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)
5
(34.8)
1
(7.4)
2
(14.7)
3
(22.0)
2
(14.8)
2
(14.7)
4
(29.2)
3
(21.9)
3
(21.8)
5
(36.7)
1
(7.2)
9
(64.0)
2
(14.1)
2
(13.9)
City-Data.com crime index807.3704.4684.5732.2690.5618.3728.7642.3573.2614.1505.2502.1475.4470.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Athens, TN

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 30 (29 officers - 26 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.05
Tennessee average:

2.57
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Ancestries: American (20.7%), English (12.6%), Irish (7.9%), German (7.9%), Italian (2.6%), European (1.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1870

Elevation: 867 feet

Land area: 13.5 square miles.

Population density: 1,061 people per square mile   (low).

Athens, Tennessee map

867 residents are foreign born (4.0% Latin America, 1.1% Asia, 0.7% Europe).

This city:

6.0%
Tennessee:

5.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $931 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,169 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chattanooga, TN (46.8 miles , pop. 155,554).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (117.3 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (472.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Niota, TN (2.3 miles ),
Englewood, TN (2.6 miles ),
Riceville, TN (2.6 miles ),
Etowah, TN (3.0 miles ),
Calhoun-Riceville, TN (3.1 miles ),
Decatur, TN (3.4 miles ),
Sweetwater, TN (3.6 miles ),
Calhoun, TN (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 35.45 N, Longitude: 84.60 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): The Friendly City

Daytime population change due to commuting: +6,150 (+42.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,672 (56.7%)

Area code: 423

Distribution of median household income in Athens, TN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Athens, TN in 2022
Athens satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 101 buildings, average cost: $161,600
  • 2021: 30 buildings, average cost: $129,000
  • 2020: 22 buildings, average cost: $102,400
  • 2019: 20 buildings, average cost: $102,400
  • 2018: 14 buildings, average cost: $113,500
  • 2017: 11 buildings, average cost: $117,600
  • 2016: 12 buildings, average cost: $72,200
  • 2015: 11 buildings, average cost: $119,900
  • 2014: 11 buildings, average cost: $124,600
  • 2013: 8 buildings, average cost: $113,900
  • 2012: 6 buildings, average cost: $137,900
  • 2011: 12 buildings, average cost: $43,900
  • 2009: 14 buildings, average cost: $124,000
  • 2008: 30 buildings, average cost: $111,600
  • 2007: 47 buildings, average cost: $112,800
  • 2006: 53 buildings, average cost: $117,000
  • 2005: 53 buildings, average cost: $88,600
  • 2004: 57 buildings, average cost: $95,500
  • 2003: 45 buildings, average cost: $89,400
  • 2002: 34 buildings, average cost: $60,800
  • 2001: 38 buildings, average cost: $80,900
  • 2000: 50 buildings, average cost: $76,500
  • 1999: 35 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1998: 37 buildings, average cost: $79,200
  • 1997: 56 buildings, average cost: $70,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Athens, TN residents
Average permit cost in Athens, TN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Historical population in Athens, TN
Historical housing units in Athens, TN

Population change in the 1990s: +868 (+7.0%).
Most common industries in Athens, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (10.0%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.4%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (10.1%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.5%)
  • Educational services (4.2%)
  • Utilities (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (14.7%)
  • Health care (13.7%)
  • Educational services (11.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.2%)
  • Apparel (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Athens, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)

Average climate in Athens, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Athens, Tennessee environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 59.5. This is better than average.

City:

59.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2002 was 1.00. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.00
U.S.:

0.25
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 6.49. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.49
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2011 was 2.26. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.26
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 24.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.80. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.80
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Athens-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Tennessee state average. It is 0% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.7 miles away from the Athens city center killed 4 people and injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.6 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Athens-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 97% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 43.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 88.0 miles away from Athens center
On 12/12/2018 at 09:14:43, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MW, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 13.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 194.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 88.0 miles away from Athens center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 162.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McMinn County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Flash Floods: 2, Heavy Rains: 2, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Athens topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Athens:

  • ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Proprietary, provides emergency services, 1114 W MADISON AVE)
  • ATHENS HEALTH CARE CTR INC (214 GROVE AVENUE)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS (1234 FRYE STREET, PO BOX 786)
  • NHC HEALTHCARE, ATHENS (1204 FRYE ST)
  • FMC ATHENS (943 DECATUR PIKE)
  • NHC HOMECARE ATHENS (1011 WEST MADISON AVE)

Airports and heliports located in Athens:

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Colleges/Universities in Athens:

  • Tennessee Wesleyan College (Full-time enrollment: 1,148; Location: 204 East College Street; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.twcnet.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens (Full-time enrollment: 226; Location: 1635 Vo Tech Dr; Public; Website: www.ttcathens.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Athens:

  • Cleveland State Community College (about 24 miles; Cleveland, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,500)
  • Lee University (about 25 miles; Cleveland, TN; FT enrollment: 4,422)
  • Roane State Community College (about 30 miles; Harriman, TN; FT enrollment: 4,302)
  • Southern Adventist University (about 38 miles; Collegedale, TN; FT enrollment: 2,898)
  • Pellissippi State Community College (about 43 miles; Knoxville, TN; FT enrollment: 7,271)
  • Chattanooga State Community College (about 44 miles; Chattanooga, TN; FT enrollment: 6,827)
  • The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (about 49 miles; Chattanooga, TN; FT enrollment: 10,158)

Public high school in Athens:

Private high schools in Athens:

  • FAIRVIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 135, Location: 261 COUNTY ROAD 439, Grades: PK-12)
  • LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 135, Location: 3328 HIGHWAY 11 S, Grades: KG-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Athens:

Private elementary/middle school in Athens:

  • CHRIST'S LEGACY ACADEMY (Students: 55, Location: 964 COUNTY ROAD 180, Grades: KG-8)
See full list of schools located in Athens

Library in Athens:

  • E. G. FISHER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $342,482; Location: 1289 INGLESIDE AVENUE; 61,941 books; 1,753 audio materials; 2,969 video materials; 3 local licensed databases; 32 state licensed databases; 89 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Places of note: The Keith Mansion, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Athens: McMinn County District 1 McMinn Fire and Rescue (A), American Medical Response of Tennessee (B), Townsend Hall (C), Sherman Fine Arts Building (D), Merner-Pfeiffer Library (E), Lawrence Hall (F), Keith Hall (G), James L Robb Gymnasium (H), Fowler Hall (I), Fisher Science Hall (J), Durham Hall (K), Centennial Hall (L), Blakeslee Hall (M), City of Athens Fire Department Station 2 (N), Athens City Hall (O), McMinn County Courthouse (P), City of Athens Fire Department Station 1 (Q), Rural / Metro Ambulance McMinn County (R). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Whiteway Shopping Center (1), McMinn Shopping Center (2), Madison Park Shopping Center (3), Athens Plaza Shopping Center (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Athens include: First Bible Church (A), First Church (B), Red Hill Church (C), Saint Pauls Church (D), North Athens Baptist Church (E), Temple Church (F), Keith Memorial Methodist Church (G), Antioch Baptist Church (H), Lakeview Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Sullins Cemetery (1), Cedar Grove Cemetery (2), Hammond Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Walker Branch (A), Sokey Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Athens include: Sunset Park (1), McMinn Field (2), Fisher Field (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: McMinn County Living Heritage Museum (512 West Madison Avenue), Commercial Food Service (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1006 North Jackson Street).

Hotels: Holiday Inn Express (1819 Holiday Drive), Hampton Inn Athens (1821 Holiday Drive), Athens Super 8 Motel (2539 Decatur Pike), Econo Lodge Athens (2620 Decatur Pike), Days Inn (2541 Decatur Pike), Econo Lodge (2620 Decatur Pike), Homestead Inn East (1827 Holiday Drive), Ingleside Motel (2214 Congress Parkway South).

Courts: Tennessee State Government - Judicial Department- Ross Judge Carroll (130 East Washington Avenue), McMinn County - County Court Clerk (Court House), McMinn County - General Sessions Judge- Circuit Court Clerk (Court House).

Birthplace of: John Tyler Morgan - Politician and Confederate soldier, Eric Axley - PGA Tour Golf player (born: 4/22/74), Scottie Mayfield - Food industry businessman, Dewayne Bunch (Tennessee) - Politician, Jim Baskette - Baseball player.

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

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

CAMP CHEROKEE-MCMINN CO (Population served: 110, Groundwater under infl of surface water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In MAY-2006. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-01-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUN-30-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-30-2006), St Public Notif received (JUL-11-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-03-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-03-2013), St Public Notif received (JUL-24-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-08-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-08-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2011)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
MIDWAY DRIVE-IN THEATRE (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2007 and JUN-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (NOV-21-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUL-31-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-31-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-08-2007)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-06-2006), St BCA signed (NOV-21-2006), St Public Notif requested (FEB-01-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-01-2007), St Public Notif received (JUL-31-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-08-2007)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2006 and SEP-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-31-2006), St Public Notif requested (OCT-31-2006), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-06-2006), St BCA signed (NOV-21-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2007), St Public Notif received (JUL-31-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between APR-2007 and JUN-2007, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (NOV-21-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUL-31-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-31-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-08-2007), St Public Notif received (SEP-07-2007)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In OCT-2006, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-06-2006), St Public Notif requested (NOV-15-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-15-2006), St BCA signed (NOV-21-2006), St Public Notif received (JUL-31-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-08-2007)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JUL-2006 and SEP-2006, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-31-2006), St Public Notif requested (OCT-31-2006), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-06-2006), St BCA signed (NOV-21-2006), St Public Notif received (NOV-27-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2007), St Public Notif received (JUL-31-2007)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
BROKEN ARROW TRAVEL CAMP (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In MAY-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-30-2009), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-30-2009)

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

  • ATHENS UTILITIES BOARD (Population served: 19,527, Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.3%
Whole state:

67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.6%
Whole state:

5.8%


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

People in group quarters in Athens in 2010:

  • 301 people in college/university student housing
  • 210 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 4 people in other noninstitutional facilities

People in group quarters in Athens in 2000:

  • 208 people in nursing homes
  • 158 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 110 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 25 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Banks with most branches in Athens (2011 data):

  • Athens Federal Community Bank: 1103 Decatur Pike Branch at 1103 Decatur Pike, branch established on 1934/08/01; at 106 Washington Avenue Nw, branch established on 1934/08/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $283.3 mil, Deposits: $231.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Athens Main Branch at 204 Washington Avenue, branch established on 1872/06/04; Athens Plaza Branch at 1604 Decatur Pike, branch established on 1973/12/15. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • The Citizens National Bank of Athens: The Citizens National Bank Of Athens at 208 South White Street, branch established on 1915/05/06; South Congress Branch at 1612 South Congress Parkway, branch established on 1978/04/03. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $534.9 mil, Deposits: $464.3 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens National Bancorp, Inc.
  • SouthEast Bank & Trust: Southeast Bank & Trust at 1878 South Congress Parkway, branch established on 2002/04/29. Info updated 2007/04/23: Bank assets: $266.2 mil, Deposits: $233.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Southeast Bancshares, Inc.
  • United Community Bank: Athens Branch at 123 Washington Ave, West, branch established on 2004/03/01. Info updated 2009/06/23: Bank assets: $6,977.4 mil, Deposits: $6,170.1 mil, headquarters in Blairsville, GA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 106 total offices, Holding Company: United Community Banks, Inc.
  • Capital Bank, National Association: Athens Branch at 1305 Decatur Pike, branch established on 1995/06/24. Info updated 2011/09/21: Bank assets: $6,448.0 mil, Deposits: $5,135.4 mil, headquarters in Miami, FL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 152 total offices, Holding Company: North American Financial Holdings, Inc.
  • FSGBANK, National Association: Athens Branch at 835 South Congress Parkway, branch established on 2000/11/06. Info updated 2007/10/03: Bank assets: $1,111.8 mil, Deposits: $1,020.8 mil, headquarters in Chattanooga, TN, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 30 total offices, Holding Company: First Security Group, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: South Congress Branch at 921 South Congress Parkway, branch established on 1972/10/16. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • The Fort Sill National Bank: Fsnb - Athens Branch at 1815 Decatur Pike, branch established on 2008/05/28. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $369.8 mil, Deposits: $324.4 mil, headquarters in Fort Sill, OK, positive income, 71 total offices, Holding Company: Jrmb Ii, Inc

For population 15 years and over in Athens:

Marital status in Athens, TN
  • Never married: 29.2%
  • Now married: 42.4%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 19.5%

For population 25 years and over in Athens:

  • High school or higher: 86.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
Tennessee average:

11.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Athens
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Athens, TN (based on McMinn County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant31,806112
Mainline Protestant4,84923
Catholic9861
Black Protestant9666
Other4642
None13,195-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
McMinn County:

1.15 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
McMinn County:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 36
McMinn County:

6.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Here:

4.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.3%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
McMinn County:

32.7%
Tennessee:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.6%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Athens:

48.8%
State:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Athens:

45.2%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
Tennessee:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.3%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.3%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Athens:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

34.1%
Tennessee:

33.9%

General health condition:
Athens:

54.8%
Tennessee:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.7%
Tennessee:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Athens, TN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 175$735,927$50,46440$35,879
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 61$144,389$28,40435$21,139
Other and Unallocable 51$251,848$59,2580$0
Electric Power 23$183,781$95,8860$0
Police Protection - Officers 23$105,595$55,0931$1,346
Streets and Highways 21$80,084$45,7621$1,063
Firefighters 21$81,136$46,3633$2,024
Sewerage 17$101,950$71,9650$0
Other Government Administration 12$36,016$36,0160$0
Water Supply 10$59,987$71,9840$0
Parks and Recreation 9$36,961$49,28110$658
Gas Supply 8$53,092$79,6380$0
Financial Administration 8$38,391$57,5870$0
Solid Waste Management 6$16,521$33,0421$1,767
Police - Other 3$16,339$65,3560$0
Fire - Other 3$15,141$60,5640$0
Judicial and Legal 2$5,981$35,8860$0
Natural Resources 1$5,108$61,2960$0
Totals for Government 454$1,968,248$52,02491$63,876

Athens government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $6,180,000 ($430.03)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $168,000 ($11.69)
  • Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $18,044,000 ($1255.58)
    Electric Utilities: $5,961,000 ($414.79)
    Sewerage: $3,734,000 ($259.83)
    General - Other: $3,241,000 ($225.52)
    Police Protection: $2,981,000 ($207.43)
    Water Utilities: $2,659,000 ($185.03)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,276,000 ($158.37)
    Regular Highways: $2,048,000 ($142.51)
    Gas Utilities: $2,017,000 ($140.35)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,718,000 ($119.55)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,333,000 ($92.76)
    Central Staff Services: $975,000 ($67.84)
    Financial Administration: $568,000 ($39.52)
    General Public Buildings: $451,000 ($31.38)
    Libraries: $148,000 ($10.30)
    Health - Other: $123,000 ($8.56)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $40,000 ($2.78)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $40,000 ($2.78)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $140,000 ($9.74)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $665,000 ($46.27)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Elementary and Secondary Education: $27,000 ($1.88)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $1,375,000 ($95.68)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $1,029,000 ($71.60)
    Police Protection: $292,000 ($20.32)
    Health - Other: $10,000 ($0.70)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $13,132,000 ($913.78)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $95,000 ($6.61)

Athens government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $6,477,000 ($450.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $977,000 ($67.98)
    Elementary and Secondary Education - Other: $185,000 ($12.87)
    Parks and Recreation: $94,000 ($6.54)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Tuition and Transportation: $49,000 ($3.41)
    Other: $43,000 ($2.99)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $41,000 ($2.85)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $18,000 ($1.25)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $71,000 ($4.94)
    General Local Government Support: $64,000 ($4.45)
    Education: $1,000 ($0.07)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Education: $4,319,000 ($300.54)
    Electric Utilities: $725,000 ($50.45)
    Gas Utilities: $230,000 ($16.00)
    Other: $112,000 ($7.79)
    Highways: $36,000 ($2.51)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $311,000 ($21.64)
    Interest Earnings: $236,000 ($16.42)
    Fines and Forfeits: $220,000 ($15.31)
    Rents: $36,000 ($2.51)
    Donations From Private Sources: $12,000 ($0.84)
    Sale of Property: $3,000 ($0.21)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $49,633,000 ($3453.69)
    Gas Utilities: $6,511,000 ($453.07)
    Water Utilities: $4,387,000 ($305.27)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $13,957,000 ($971.19)
    Other: $2,306,000 ($160.46)
    Highways: $537,000 ($37.37)
    Electric Utilities: $154,000 ($10.72)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,428,000 ($516.87)
    Property: $6,755,000 ($470.04)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $848,000 ($59.01)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $512,000 ($35.63)
    Public Utilities Sales: $176,000 ($12.25)
    Other License: $132,000 ($9.19)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $14,000 ($0.97)

Athens government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $24,990,000 ($1738.92)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $22,508,000 ($1566.21)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,103,000 ($285.51)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,622,000 ($112.87)

Athens government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $849,000 ($59.08)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $54,838,000 ($3815.88)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,998,000 ($139.03)
Businesses in Athens, TN
NameCountNameCount
Advance Auto Parts1Long John Silver's1
Applebee's1Lowe's1
Arby's1McDonald's1
AutoZone1Motel 61
Bath & Body Works1Nike1
Blockbuster1Papa John's Pizza1
Burger King1Penske1
CVS2Pizza Hut1
Chevrolet1RadioShack1
Comfort Inn1Ruby Tuesday1
Cracker Barrel1SONIC Drive-In1
Days Inn1Sears1
Domino's Pizza1Staples1
FedEx3Subway5
GNC1Super 81
GameStop1T-Mobile1
H&R Block1Taco Bell1
Hardee's3U-Haul3
Hilton1U.S. Cellular1
Holiday Inn1UPS5
Jones New York1Verizon Wireless1
KFC1Waffle House1
Kincaid1Walgreens2
Kmart1Walmart1
La-Z-Boy1Wendy's1
Lane Furniture1YMCA1

Strongest AM radio stations in Athens:

  • WLAR (1450 AM; 1 kW; ATHENS, TN; Owner: JAMES C. SLIGER)
  • WYXI (1390 AM; 2 kW; ATHENS, TN; Owner: CORNERSTONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WENR (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ENGLEWOOD, TN; Owner: PAUL WILSON D/B/A/ 1090 RADIO, A TEN)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WCPH (1220 AM; 1 kW; ETOWAH, TN; Owner: STARR MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDEH (800 AM; 1 kW; SWEETWATER, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WCLE (1570 AM; 5 kW; CLEVELAND, TN)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Athens:

  • WLLJ (103.1 FM; ETOWAH, TN; Owner: FRIENDSHIP BROADCASTING LLC.)
  • WYGO (99.5 FM; MADISONVILLE, TN; Owner: MAJOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJSQ (101.7 FM; ATHENS, TN; Owner: JAMES C. SLIGER)
  • WLOD-FM (98.3 FM; SWEETWATER, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WMKW (89.3 FM; CROSSVILLE, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WWSR (105.7 FM; ROCKWOOD, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WCVP-FM (95.9 FM; ROBBINSVILLE, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOKI-FM (100.3 FM; OAK RIDGE, TN; Owner: OAK RIDGE FM, INC.)
  • WCLE-FM (104.1 FM; CALHOUN, TN; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAYA (93.9 FM; SPRING CITY, TN; Owner: J. L. BREWER BROADCASTING OF CLEVELAND, LLC)
  • WKTS (90.1 FM; KINGSTON, TN; Owner: THE KINGSTON CENTURY CLUB INC.)
  • WUSY (100.7 FM; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFQS (91.3 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WDNT-FM (104.9 FM; DAYTON, TN; Owner: J. L. BREWER BROADCASTING OF CLEVELAND, LLC)
  • WDVX (89.9 FM; CLINTON, TN; Owner: CUMBERLAND COMMUNITIES COMMUNI CORP.)
  • W234AG (94.7 FM; CHATSWORTH, GA; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WIVK-FM (107.7 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWST (102.1 FM; SEVIERVILLE, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSMC-FM (90.5 FM; COLLEGEDALE, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVT)
  • WALV (95.3 FM; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: J. L. BREWER BROADCASTING OF CLEVELAND, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Athens:

  • WFLI-TV (Channel 53; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: CHATTANOOGA MEDIA HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WDTT-LP (Channel 38; LENOIR CITY, TN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WVLT-TV (Channel 8; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: WVLT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WKOP-TV (Channel 15; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WBIR-TV (Channel 10; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: GANNETT PACIFIC CORPORATION)
  • W46DC (Channel 46; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Athens fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 80Number of bridges
  • 620ft / 189mTotal length
  • $6,017,000Total costs
  • 760,165Total average daily traffic
  • 199,911Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Athens, TN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 91930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 401970-1979
  • 121980-1989
  • 71990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Athens, TN
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Athens)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 219 (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, TN)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 210 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Athens)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Athens)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 39 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 170. The highest number of reported fires - 263 took place in 2006, and the least - 18 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Athens, TN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (40.0%), and Structure Fires (38.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Athens, TN
    • 1,09140.0%Outside Fires
    • 1,03938.1%Structure Fires
    • 43315.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 1666.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Athens, TN

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Athens, Tennessee:

  • Econo Lodge, 2620 Decatur Pike, Athens, Tennessee 37303 , Phone: (423) 744-8200, Fax: (423) 744-9030
  • Hampton Inn Athens, 1821 Holiday Dr, Athens, Tennessee 37303 , Phone: (423) 745-2345
  • Comfort Inn, 2811 Decatur Pike, Athens, Tennessee 37303 , Phone: (423) 252-8030, Fax: (423) 745-0002
  • Americas Best Value Inn, 2808 Decatur Pike, Athens, Tennessee 37303 , Phone: (423) 745-9002, Fax: (423) 745-9004
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites, 106 Burkett L Witt Blvd, Athens, Tennessee 37303 , Phone: (423) 507-0870, Fax: (423) 507-0871
  • Travelodge, 115 County Rd 247, Athens, Tennessee 37303 , Phone: (423) 745-1212, Fax: (423) 745-8325
All 6 fire-safe hotels and motels in Athens, Tennessee
Most common first names in Athens, TN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James27669.6 years
William20472.4 years
Mary17677.0 years
John15575.8 years
Charles13572.1 years
Robert11372.3 years
George7573.7 years
Roy5672.1 years
Frank5474.4 years
Ruth4878.8 years
Most common last names in Athens, TN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith7673.3 years
Wilson7376.3 years
Brown6375.7 years
Miller6275.3 years
Moses6074.5 years
Davis6075.0 years
Johnson5676.2 years
Moore5372.2 years
Thompson5177.8 years
Womac4978.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Athens, TN
  • 57.1%Electricity
  • 42.5%Utility gas
  • 0.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Athens, TN
  • 83.8%Electricity
  • 12.7%Utility gas
  • 2.0%Wood
  • 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%No fuel used


Athens compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.

Athens on our top lists:

  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of thefts per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: architecture and engineering occupations (population 5,000+)"
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