Athol, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,323
Unemployment
8.3%
Poverty
14.6%
Median Home
$165,100
Median Income
$54,500
Median Rent
$809
Athol SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
4
Athol, MA Crime Report
152
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,301.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-44.54%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Athol / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 152 | 1,301.1 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 402.3 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 25.7 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 39 | 333.8 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 105 | 898.8 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 119.8 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 87 | 744.7 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 34.2 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Athol, MA Cost Of Living
101
Athol's Overall Cost Of Living
Athol's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Athol | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 122 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 72 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 128 | 116 | 100 | |
Rankings for Athol in Massachusetts
Map Of Athol, MA
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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Population over time in Athol
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,323 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 8,412 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 8,394 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 8,428 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 8,427 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 8,340 | 4.6% |
| 2014 | 7,976 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 7,772 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 7,867 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 8,020 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Athol
| Race | Athol | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Athol
| Gender | Athol | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Athol for adults over 25
| Education | Athol | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Athol, Massachusetts
| Income | Athol | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.3% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.1% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
