Athol is a small town of 790 in Idaho, with a median household income of $48,500
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Athol stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Athol is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Athol city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.8
Athol's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Athol costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Athol, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$232,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Athol's violent crime rate is 207.0 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
207.0 /100k
Property Crime
889.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Athol is served primarily by LAKELAND DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Athol, ID
National Avg
School District
LAKELAND DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Athol sees average highs of 34.7°F in January
and 80.2°F in July,
with 29.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.2 inches of snow per year.
Athol's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Athol roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $232,400 and median rent is $850/month.
Athol's violent crime rate is 207.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 889.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Athol are operated by LAKELAND DISTRICT.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Athol, ID has a population of 790, a median household income of $48,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Athol averages 34.7°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.8 inches
with about 27.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Athol, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83801.
The population of Athol, Idaho is 790 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Athol: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $232,400, median household income $48,500, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Athol side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.