Athens
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Athens, Texas is a quiet, friendly small town set in the Piney Woods region of East Texas. Known for its picturesque town square, outdoor recreation, and local charm, Athens offers a relaxed lifestyle and easy access to lakes and parks. The city has a strong sense of community and is a gateway to scenic rural Texas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
962
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.20°, -95.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,875
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
50
English
99
Temperature
19.0°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
8.7°C
Record High
44.6°C
Record Low
-10.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1131 mm
Internet Speed
315 Mbps
Upload
57 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
42.0
Airport
TYR
Distance
45 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 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 80/100.