Athens, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,937 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +12.2%
 
Males: 861  (44.5%)
Females: 1,076  (55.5%)
Median resident age:

34.0 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62613.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,815 (it was $41,208 in 2000)
Athens:

$76,815
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,373 (it was $17,981 in 2000)

Athens city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $166,892 (it was $82,700 in 2000)
Athens:

$166,892
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $170,585; detached houses: $176,217; mobile homes: $63,236

Median gross rent in 2022: $781.

March 2022 cost of living index in Athens: 84.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.7%
(11.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Athens, IL (2022)
    • 2,02485.6%White alone
    • 1094.6%Two or more races
    • 964.1%Black alone
    • 903.8%Hispanic
    • 160.7%Asian alone
    • 160.7%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Athens, Illinois as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Athens is 501 to 1.


Crime rates in Athens by year

Type

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(51.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(51.0)
1
(51.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(50.2)
1
(50.3)
0
(0.0)
2
(102.0)
1
(51.2)
2
(103.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(104.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
3
(150.5)
6
(301.8)
4
(201.8)
1
(51.0)
2
(102.4)
3
(155.6)
3
(154.3)
4
(210.4)
2
(104.5)
1
(52.7)
1
(52.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
17
(852.6)
29
(1,459)
9
(454.1)
10
(509.9)
9
(460.6)
20
(1,037)
9
(463.0)
9
(473.4)
7
(365.9)
15
(789.9)
4
(208.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(50.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(157.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index58.789.532.385.2179.173.129.346.342.935.312.0

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, IL

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.61
Illinois average:

3.06
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Ancestries: American (20.0%), German (18.8%), English (12.7%), Irish (9.3%), Italian (5.6%), Brazilian (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/18/1875

Elevation: 606 feet

Land area: 1.47 square miles.

Population density: 1,319 people per square mile   (low).

Athens, Illinois map

28 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.2%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,855 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,649 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (12.9 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (96.3 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (168.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cantrall, IL (1.7 miles),
Petersburg, IL (2.8 miles ),
Lake Petersburg, IL (2.8 miles ),
Sherman, IL (2.8 miles ),
Knollwood, IL (2.8 miles ),
Greenview, IL (2.9 miles ),
Williamsville, IL (3.0 miles ),
Tallula, IL (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.96 N, Longitude: 89.72 W

Area code: 217

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $129,200
  • 2005: 19 buildings, average cost: $129,700
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $127,400
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $113,300
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $125,100
  • 2001: 20 buildings, average cost: $95,900
  • 2000: 18 buildings, average cost: $105,600
  • 1999: 18 buildings, average cost: $105,600
  • 1998: 20 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 1997: 18 buildings, average cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Athens, IL residents
Average permit cost in Athens, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +252 (+17.1%).
Most common industries in Athens, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (17.8%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (4.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (16.6%)
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.5%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.3%)
  • Educational services (3.9%)
  • Health care (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (19.2%)
  • Health care (16.9%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Social assistance (8.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Athens, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (12.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.2%)

Average climate in Athens, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Athens, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.0. This is worse than average.

City:

97.0
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2015 was 0.725. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.725
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 28.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.6
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Athens-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/14/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.4 miles away from the Athens city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/9/1995, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.6 miles away from the city center injured 6 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Athens-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 207% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 143.6 miles away from Athens center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 143.6 miles away from Athens center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 126.1 miles away from Athens center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 172.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 143.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 128.8 miles away from Athens center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Menard County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Athens topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Athens:

  • MENARD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMEN (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; PETERSBURG, IL)
  • MENARD CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PETERSBURG, IL)
  • MEMORIAL HOME SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • HOSPICE CARE OF ILLINOIS (Hospital, about 11 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • RUTLEDGE MANOR CARE HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • DAVITA - SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-SPRINGFIELD (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)

Airports located in Athens:

Amtrak station near Athens:

  • 12 miles: SPRINGFIELD (WASHINGTON & 3RD STS.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Athens:

  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 18 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 18 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • Millikin University (about 41 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • Richland Community College (about 45 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
  • Bradley University (about 52 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Illinois Central College (about 53 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 54 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)

Public high schools in Athens:

Public elementary/middle school in Athens:

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Library in Athens:

  • ATHENS MUNICIPAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $109,065; Location: 410 EAST HARGRAVE STREET; 11,684 books; 588 audio materials; 22 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 5 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Athens Fancy Prairie Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Athens include: Athens Christian Church (A), Athens United Methodist Church (B), Immanuel Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: West Cemetery (1), Joel Hall Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Abraham Lincoln Long 9 Museum (Historical Places & Services; 200 South Main Street).

Birthplace of: Jack Brittin - Baseball player.

Menard 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:

ATHENS (Population served: 4,500, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-16-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-16-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUL-24-2010), St Public Notif received (JUN-25-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2007 and JUN-2007, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-18-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-29-2007)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-09-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-26-2006), St Public Notif requested (JAN-26-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-01-2006)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
SALT CREEK ACADEMY (Population served: 47, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-06-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JAN-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-11-2010)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

73.0%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.2%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Athens (2011 data):

  • Athens State Bank: at 200 North West Street, branch established on 1910/05/18. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $120.4 mil, Deposits: $108.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Athens Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Athens:

Marital status in Athens, IL
  • Never married: 29.8%
  • Now married: 50.4%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 11.7%

For population 25 years and over in Athens:

  • High school or higher: 97.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Illinois average:

12.5

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, IL (based on Menard County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,03418
Mainline Protestant1,7659
Catholic9542
Other5-
None6,947-
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: 3
This county:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Menard County:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

4.82 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Menard County:

8.03 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Menard County:

27.2%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Menard County:

12.7%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.2%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Athens:

50.7%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Athens:

29.2
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.9%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Athens:

10.2%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Athens:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Athens:

43.3%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

57.0%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Athens:

81.5%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Athens, IL 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
Police Protection - Officers 3$14,911$59,6449$7,146
Streets and Highways 2$6,809$40,8540$0
Financial Administration 2$6,809$40,8541$1,599
Sewerage 1$5,604$67,2481$1,438
Water Supply 1$2,719$32,6281$1,362
Other Government Administration 0$0 13$3,990
Totals for Government 9$36,852$49,13625$15,534

Athens government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $699,000 ($360.87)
    Sewerage: $444,000 ($229.22)
    Police Protection: $320,000 ($165.20)
    Regular Highways: $189,000 ($97.57)
    General Public Buildings: $133,000 ($68.66)
    Libraries: $103,000 ($53.18)
    General - Other: $12,000 ($6.20)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $8,000 ($4.13)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $325,000 ($167.79)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $144,000 ($74.34)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($10.33)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($6.71)
    Sewerage: $12,000 ($6.20)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($3.61)
    Libraries: $7,000 ($3.61)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $502,000 ($259.16)

Athens government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $322,000 ($166.24)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $591,000 ($305.11)
    Fines and Forfeits: $27,000 ($13.94)
    Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($3.10)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,022,000 ($527.62)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $382,000 ($197.21)
    Highways: $50,000 ($25.81)
  • Tax - Property: $162,000 ($83.63)
    Public Utilities Sales: $37,000 ($19.10)
    Other License: $6,000 ($3.10)

Athens government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,575,000 ($2361.90)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,265,000 ($2201.86)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $310,000 ($160.04)

Athens government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,051,000 ($1058.85)

Strongest AM radio stations in Athens:

  • WMAY (970 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTAX (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WFMB (1450 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WMBD (1470 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Athens:

  • WLWJ (88.1 FM; PETERSBURG, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WYVR (97.7 FM; PETERSBURG, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WDBR (103.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WFMB-FM (104.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLUJ (89.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WNNS (98.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WUIS (91.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WYMG (100.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WMHX (93.9 FM; LINCOLN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WQLZ (92.7 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WQNA (88.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPITAL AREA CAREER CENTER)
  • WQQL (101.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WSCT (90.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)

TV broadcast stations around Athens:

  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • W08DP (Channel 8; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC'L TELECOMM. CORPORATION)
  • W33AY (Channel 33; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WCFN (Channel 49; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W28BE (Channel 28; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: THE MARIAN CENTER)
  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 30.6mTotal length
  • 10,750Total average daily traffic
  • 782Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,455Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Athens, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 21990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Athens, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Athens)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Int Of Sr 29 And Sr 124 (Lat: 39.955889 Lon: -89.674556), Type: Pole, Structure height: 11 m, Overall height: 14 m, Call Sign: WPQZ702,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1.61000 MHz, Grant Date: 01/22/2016, Expiration Date: 12/19/2025, Certifier: Barb Kyes, Registrant: Menard County Tourism Council, 522 S. 6th Street, Petersburg, IL 62675, Phone: (217) 632-0202, Fax: (217) 632-4145, Email:

  • 1/2 Mile N Of Gudgel Rd (Lat: 39.952556 Lon: -89.771278), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 8 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WQQJ488,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.275 MHz, Grant Date: 01/07/2013, Expiration Date: 01/07/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/11/2023, Certifier: Matthew L Duncheon, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Ste E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Athens)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

3
  • REYN/CRAFT WILD SIDE AVIATION LLC, 23260 Frankie Ln, Athens, IL 62613
    Certificate: D005062 (LLC), Certificate Issue Date: 09/27/2019, Expiration Date: 09/26/2020
  • REYN/CRAFT WILD SIDE AVIATION LLC, 23260 Frankie Ln, Athens, IL 62613
    Certificate: D007712 (LLC), Certificate Issue Date: 11/24/2020, Expiration Date: 11/23/2021
  • REYN/CRAFT WILD SIDE AVIATION LLC, 23260 Frankie Ln, Athens, IL 62613
    Certificate: D005062 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 09/07/2017, Expiration Date: 09/06/2018

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER J5A (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 77 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 27171, N27171, N-27171, Serial Number: 5-39, Airworthiness Date: 10/13/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 08/18/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Reyn/Craft Wildside Aviation LLC, 23260 Frankie Ln, Athens, IL 62613
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-181 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 9526K, N9526K, N-9526K, Serial Number: 28-7690257, Airworthiness Date: 04/05/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 07/26/2012
    Registrant (LLC): Reyn/Craft Wildside Aviation LLC, 23260 Frankie Ln, Athens, IL 62613
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5059A, N5059A, N-5059A, Serial Number: 28059, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 11/25/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 04/07/1989
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Charles E Cox, 801 N Allen Dr, Athens, IL 62613, Other Owners: Rose A Cox
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/10/2017

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 22. The highest number of reported fires - 55 took place in 2012, and the least - 10 in 2016. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Athens, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (51.6%), and Structure Fires (38.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Athens, IL
    • 19751.6%Outside Fires
    • 14638.2%Structure Fires
    • 256.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 143.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Athens, IL
Most common first names in Athens, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2873.0 years
Mary2780.0 years
William2275.0 years
James1873.7 years
Charles1680.6 years
Helen1484.2 years
Dorothy1279.0 years
George1278.3 years
Robert1171.4 years
Walter1076.3 years
Most common last names in Athens, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Eden1075.5 years
Wasilewski1066.6 years
Smith971.1 years
Ferguson874.9 years
Miller774.3 years
Lawson779.3 years
Clemens677.8 years
Hughes674.8 years
Hamilton672.0 years
Yoakum673.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Athens, IL
  • 85.8%Utility gas
  • 14.2%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Athens, IL
  • 59.1%Utility gas
  • 40.1%Electricity
  • 0.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Athens compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age below state average.
There are 6 pilots and 24 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Danial E. Julian (4)
  • Brian R. Haschemeyer (1)
  • Chad C. Stollenwerk (1)

Total of 6 patent applications in 2008-2024.