New Athens
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
New Athens is a small rural village in southern Illinois with a close-knit community feel. Highlights include its charming historic downtown, riverside recreation, and friendly residents. The pace is relaxed, making it an ideal escape for a quiet getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
222
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.33°, -89.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,315
Local Cost
$960
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-23.0°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1105 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
BLV
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.