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Athena, OR
City in Umatilla County, Oregon.
Population
1,377
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,361
ZIP codes
0
Athena and its ZIP codes
Athena at a glance
- Athena is about 53 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,898, 13% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,200 (50% below Oregon) and median rent is $894 a month.
Local data for Athena, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Athena, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,898
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$239,200
Median rent
$894/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
35.5%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (212), Scottish Americans (184), German Americans (176).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Umatilla County. PPP loans are for Athena.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,613
32,978 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$727M
FY 2026, $9,081 per person
How people get to work
Athena, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.2%
- Carpooled17.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Athena, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
650
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
213
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Athena, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Athena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestonCity | 3.2 mi | 0.6 |
| AdamsCity | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| HelixCity | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Milton-FreewaterCity | 9.5 mi | 2 |
| CayuseCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| UmapineCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| KirkpatrickCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| MissionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.6 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Gopher FlatsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| College Place, WACity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| TutuillaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 20 |
| Garrett, WACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| PendletonCity | 18 mi | 11.6 |
| Touchet, WACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Walla Walla, WACity | 18 mi | 14.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Athena, OR in?
- Athena is in Umatilla County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Athena, OR?
- About 1,377 people live in Athena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Athena?
- Nearby places include Weston (3.2 mi), Adams (4.8 mi), Helix (8.4 mi), Milton-Freewater (9.5 mi), Cayuse (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023