Athens
City in Alabama, United States
Overview
Athens, Alabama is a quaint small town in North Alabama, known for its historic downtown, strong sense of community, and proximity to the tech hub of Huntsville. The city offers Southern hospitality, local festivals, and charming neighborhoods ideal for relaxed living or a peaceful getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
962
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.80°, -86.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
73
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,930
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
70
English
96
Temperature
15.5°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
4.7°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-15.8°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1380 mm
Internet Speed
234 Mbps
Upload
79 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
266.0
Airport
DCU
Distance
17 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.