City safety & data profile

AthensAL

Athens, AL is a 25K-resident city in Limestone County with a median household income of $69,922.

Limestone County, Alabama. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Athens, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Athens has a population larger than 55% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $270,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

25K
Population
Top 45%
By size
$69,922
Median income
$270,000
Median home
12.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Athens

Athens posts a median household income higher than 37% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Athens area.

Top 63%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Athens

Where Athens income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$69,922 Bottom 37% higher than 37% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Athens, AL beyond the headline numbers

Athens sits inside Limestone County, Alabama, at roughly 34.80°N, -86.97°W. Population 24,966, $69,922 median household income. Median home value $270,000, median rent $899. Poverty rate 12.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Athens's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 43.7%, then obesity at 40.2%. 1 hospital in/around Athens, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Athens from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
24,966
Athens
Median Income
$69,922
+3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$270,000
+19% vs avg
Median Age
40.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Limestone County) - Athens's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
111K+30%
Median Income
$83,629+72%
Median Home Value
$281,000+109%
Poverty Rate
10%-32%
Unemployment
3.3%-64%

Economics

Economics indicators for Athens, AL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$899/mo
Poverty Rate
12.2% -14% vs avg
Unemployment 3.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.4%
Work From Home 8.2%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 70.4%
African American 17%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
43.7%
Obesity
40.2%
Short Sleep Duration
39.6%
Physical Inactivity
28.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.5%
Current Smoking
14.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.5%
Diabetes
14.2%
Binge Drinking
13.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
10.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.7%
Annual Checkup 80.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Stroke
4.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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1
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0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL
ATHENS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Athens, AL? ▼
Athens, AL has a population of 24,966 people, located in Limestone County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Athens? ▼
The median household income in Athens, AL is $69,922 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
What is the median home value in Athens? ▼
The median home value in Athens, AL is $270,000. Median rent is $899/month.
What are the top health concerns in Athens? ▼
The top health indicators in Athens include High Blood Pressure (43.7%), Obesity (40.2%), Short Sleep Duration (39.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Athens? ▼
Athens has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Athens? ▼
The median age in Athens, AL is 40.9 years. 31.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Athens, AL is located in Limestone County, Alabama. With a population of 25K and a $69,922 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Athens area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Athens's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Athens area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Athens against Alabama peers on any ranking lens. Explore Alabama

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Limestone County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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