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Living in Athol

Athol is a city in the United States. At the end of 2020, Athol had a population of 8,486. An unemployment rate of 8.65% was measured at the end of 2024. The foreign population count was 286 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 90% of American cities that publish it and less recorded crime than 64% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Athol?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Athol.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Athol yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent966.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count57 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Athol?

The median gross salary is about 2,686 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Athol?

The unemployment rate is about 8.6 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 8.65 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Athol is 8.7%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Athol 8.7%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,686 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate8.65 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Athol. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Athol. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

How safe is Athol?

Police recorded about 1,184 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,184 offences per 100,000 · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3
Recorded crime across major citiesAthol highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Athol highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego1,184Atholrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,184 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count46 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Athol's nearest airport was ORH, 47 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km47 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataORH3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Athol. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Athol.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from −4.7°C in January to 23.2°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 90.4 mm in January and 116.6 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Athol average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND30°-10°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Athol average monthly precipitation, mm0306090120907599908911411710811011991103JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.611 · Feb 2.56 · Mar 7.11 · Apr 15 · May 21.72 · Jun 26.44 · Jul 29.5 · Aug 28.56 · Sep 24.06 · Oct 16.5 · Nov 9.44 · Dec 3.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -10 · Feb -9.44 · Mar -4.72 · Apr 1.94 · May 8.5 · Jun 13.94 · Jul 16.89 · Aug 15.67 · Sep 11.22 · Oct 4.89 · Nov -0.333 · Dec -5.78 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.67 · Feb -3.44 · Mar 1.22 · Apr 8.44 · May 15.11 · Jun 20.17 · Jul 23.22 · Aug 22.11 · Sep 17.67 · Oct 10.67 · Nov 4.56 · Dec -1.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 90.42 · Feb 74.68 · Mar 99.06 · Apr 90.17 · May 89.15 · Jun 113.5 · Jul 116.6 · Aug 108.5 · Sep 110.2 · Oct 118.9 · Nov 91.19 · Dec 102.9 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Newton8,486 residentsKalifornsky8,487 residentsStayton8,488 residentsCarl Junction8,484 residentsCorrales8,484 residentsJeannette8,489 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Athol was 21.2 km² at the end of 2025. At the end of 2024, the population density reached 415.1 people per km².

How many people live in Athol?

The published population was 8,486 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20209

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Athol residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.6%Foreign residents 3.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area21.2 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)7Official
Foreign-resident share3.25 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents286 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density415.1 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population8,486 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20209Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population12,117 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Is Athol a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 39–59%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on education · range 44–64%
Student43%strong on cost, weak on education · range 32–54%
Family59%strong on family, weak on education · range 49–69%
Retirement60%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 48–72%
Foreign residents286 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population8,486 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent966.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,686 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate8.65 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area21.2 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Athol when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Athol?

The published population was 8,486 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

How safe is Athol?

Police recorded about 1,184 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

What is the typical salary in Athol?

The median gross salary is about 2,686 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Athol?

The unemployment rate is about 8.6 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Athol?

286 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Athol a good place to live?

Athol may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Athol, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/athol/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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