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Athol, KS
City in Smith County, Kansas.
Population
65
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
352
ZIP codes
0
Athol and its ZIP codes
Athol at a glance
- Athol is about 9.8 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Athol, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Smith County. PPP loans are for Athol.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,668
1,336 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,319
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50M
FY 2026, $13,996 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Athol, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
547
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 16°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Athol
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KensingtonCity | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| Smith CenterCity | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| CedarCity | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| GaylordCity | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| AgraCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| KirwinCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| PortisCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| LebanonCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| AltonCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| PhillipsburgCity | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| GladeCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Franklin, NECity | 23 mi | 1 |
| WoodstonCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Bloomington, NEVillage | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| Riverton, NEVillage | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| Naponee, NEVillage | 24 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Athol, KS in?
- Athol is in Smith County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Athol, KS?
- About 65 people live in Athol, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Athol?
- Nearby places include Kensington (6 mi), Smith Center (7.5 mi), Cedar (7.5 mi), Gaylord (9.1 mi), Agra (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023