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Athens, WI
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,055
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
431
ZIP codes
0
Athens and its ZIP codes
Athens at a glance
- Athens is about 3.9 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,750 a year, 32% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,700 (29% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $681 a month.
Local data for Athens, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Athens, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,750
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$189,700
Median rent
$681/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (569), Polish Americans (122), Mexican Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marathon County. PPP loans are for Athens.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,545
69,778 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,589
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $6,476 per person
How people get to work
Athens, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Athens, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
753
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
199
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 2°F
34.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Athens, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Athens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdgarVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.8 |
| FenwoodVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| StetsonvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| DorchesterVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| AbbotsfordCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| Marathon CityVillage | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| ColbyCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| MedfordCity | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| StratfordVillage | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| UnityVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| WhittleseyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| CurtissVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| MaineVillage | 19 mi | 43.1 |
| Rib LakeVillage | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| WausauCity | 21 mi | 19.2 |
| ChelseaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Athens, WI in?
- Athens is in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Athens, WI?
- About 1,055 people live in Athens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Athens?
- Nearby places include Edgar (9.2 mi), Fenwood (12 mi), Stetsonville (12 mi), Dorchester (12 mi), Abbotsford (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023