Living in Athol, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Athol · Census data 2020–2024
Athol has 65 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median home value is $68,600.
Athol is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Athol at a glance
- Population
- 65
- Median age
- 41.7State: 37.4
- Median home value
- $68,600State: $217,200
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.6%
Is Athol a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Athol
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Athol the median home value is $68,600, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Athol: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.25
Athol demographics
- Population
- 65
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 40%
- 65 and older
- 29.2%
- Households
- 20
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Athol ›
Education in Athol
2.6% of adults 25 and older in Athol have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Athol
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Athol vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athol | 65 | — | $68,600 | — |
| Kensington | 652 | $54,583 | — | $554 |
| Smith Center | 1,680 | $56,007 | $90,400 | $678 |
| Agra | 244 | $48,750 | $58,300 | — |
| Lebanon | 191 | $41,250 | $43,500 | $575 |
| Phillipsburg | 2,130 | $60,750 | $98,300 | $702 |
| Franklin | 946 | $53,375 | $89,200 | $791 |
| Bloomington | 112 | $78,571 | $103,600 | — |
| Riverton | 106 | $44,519 | $31,000 | $910 |
More for people moving to Athol
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What is the average home price in Athol?
The median home value in Athol is $68,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
Is Athol, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Athol?
The median age in Athol is 41.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Athol?
The unemployment rate in Athol is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Athol?
2.6% of adults in Athol have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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