What are the schools like in Athens, LA?

School district data for Athens is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Athens?

The median household income in Athens, LA is $27,857 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Athens, LA?

Athens has an average high temperature of 55.6°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Athens, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Athens, LA?

Athens has a violent crime rate of 185.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 351.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Athens, LA a Good Place to Live?

Athens is a small town of 282 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $27,857 and a 1.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Athens stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Athens is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Athens city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Athens metro area.

Metric	Athens, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,857	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Athens's violent crime rate is 185.1 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

185.1 /100k

Property Crime

351.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Athens, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Athens sees average highs of 55.6°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 56.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Athens, LA
Average High — January	55.6°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	56.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Athens, LA	National Avg
Population	282	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	44.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gibsland, LA 8 mi Homer, LA 10 mi Arcadia, LA 10 mi Mount Lebanon, LA 11 mi Lisbon, LA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Athens

Athens, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71003

Athens vs Other Cities

Athens, LA vs Gibsland, LA Athens, LA vs Homer, LA Athens, LA vs Arcadia, LA Athens, LA vs Mount Lebanon, LA Athens, LA vs Lisbon, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athens, LA affordable or expensive?

Athens has a median home value of $85,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $27,857.

What is the crime rate in Athens, LA?

Athens's violent crime rate is 185.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 351.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Athens?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Athens, LA a good place to live?

Athens, LA has a population of 282, a median household income of $27,857, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Athens?

Athens averages 55.6°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.1 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Athens?

Athens, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71003.

What is the population of Athens?

The population of Athens, Louisiana is 282 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Athens?

Key numbers for living in Athens: median home $85,800, median household income $27,857, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Athens side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.