Athens

Limestone County, Alabama

Population 111K |Median income $83,629 |1 hospital

Population

111,233

Limestone County

Median Income

$83,629

+23% vs avg

Median Home Value

$281,000

+23% vs avg

Median Age

40.8

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

111K+30%

Median Income

$83,629+72%

Median Home Value

$281,000+109%

Poverty Rate

10%-32%

Unemployment

3.3%-64%

Economics

Median Rent

$970/mo

Poverty Rate

10% -30% vs avg

Unemployment 3.3%

Bachelor's Degree+ 30.2%

Work From Home 11.1%

Public Transit 0%

Population

White 73.8%

African American 12.8%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%

Asian 1.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

40.7%

Obesity

39.6%

Short Sleep Duration

39.4%

Physical Inactivity

25.4%

Frequent Mental Distress

16.4%

Binge Drinking

15.3%

Current Smoking

14.2%

Frequent Physical Distress

13.1%

Diabetes

12.5%

Current Asthma

9.7%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 79.5%

Dental Visit 60.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

9.2%

Coronary Heart Disease

6.4%

Stroke

3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL

ATHENS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Athens Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for City of Sydney Following Grass Fire Report

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Athens, AL? ▼

Athens, AL has a population of 111,233 people, located in Limestone County, Alabama.

What is the median household income in Athens? ▼

The median household income in Athens, AL is $83,629 per year. The poverty rate is 10%.

What is the median home value in Athens? ▼

The median home value in Athens, AL is $281,000. Median rent is $970/month.

What are the top health concerns in Athens? ▼

The top health indicators in Athens include High Blood Pressure (40.7%), Obesity (39.6%), Short Sleep Duration (39.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Athens? ▼

Athens has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Athens? ▼

The median age in Athens, AL is 40.8 years. 30.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Athens, AL is located in Limestone County, Alabama. With a population of 111K and a median household income of $83,629, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Athens area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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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 (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Limestone County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.