Facts & Figures
People & Place
Here in Athens County, we revel in regional flavor. We tell stories, paint pictures and play music to express who we are. But we also understand that sometimes you just need the data. So, here it is…
Athens County by the Numbers
Area: 506.8 square miles
Altitude: 620 1,000 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 54 F
Population (Est. 2006):
- Athens County = 62,223
- City of Athens = 20,896
- City of Nelsonville = 5,423
Commute time
- 76% of Athens County Population commute less than 1/2 hour to work
- The average commute time is 21.7 minutes
Mass Media Outlets:
- 8 Radio Stations
- 1 Television Station
- 3 Newspapers
Libraries:
- Athens County Public Libraries (7 branches)
- Ohio University Libraries
Major Employers:
- Athens City Schools
- Athens County Government
- Diagnostic Hybrids
- Doctors Hospital at Nelsonville
- Hocking College
- OBleness Memorial Hospital
- Ohio University
- Wal-Mart
Download the 2007 Athens County Profile filled with demographic and business statistics compiled by the Ohio Department of Development. 
Available Profiles
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