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Crime in Athol summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Athol. Key points include:
There were 144 total crimes in Athol in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Athol is 1,183.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Athol is 452.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Athol is 731.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Athol is -44.14% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Athol Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Athol / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 144 | 1,183.7 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 55 | 452.1 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 48 | 394.6 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 89 | 731.6 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 106.9 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 75 | 616.5 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 8.2 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Athol summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Athol. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Athol is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Athol is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Athol is $331,866.
The median income in Athol is $67,394.
Athol's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Athol Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Athol | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 90 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Athol, MA Weather
The average high in Athol is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Athol |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Athol Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Athol
The current population in Athol is 8,801. The population has increased 9.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,801 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 8,711 | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 9,148 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 9,154 | 10.0% |
| 2020 | 8,323 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 8,617 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 8,412 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 8,394 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 8,428 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 8,427 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 8,340 | 4.6% |
| 2013 | 7,976 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 7,772 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 7,867 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 8,020 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Athol
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Athol is:
82.7% White with 7,276 White residents.
3.1% African American with 273 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 35 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 17 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 477 Two Or More residents.
8.1% Hispanic with 714 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Athol | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.1% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Athol
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Athol is 50.3% female with 4,424 female residents.
Athol is 49.7% male with 4,377 male residents.
| Gender | Athol | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Athol for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Athol completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Athol completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Athol completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Athol completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Athol completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Athol completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Athol completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Athol completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Athol completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Athol | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Athol, Massachusetts
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3.4% of households in Athol earn Less than $10,000.
7.2% of households in Athol earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.0% of households in Athol earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.0% of households in Athol earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.7% of households in Athol earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.6% of households in Athol earn $50,000 to $74,999.
23.0% of households in Athol earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.1% of households in Athol earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.6% of households in Athol earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Athol earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Athol | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.2% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.0% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.0% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.7% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.6% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 23.0% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.1% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
