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Athens, WI

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Population
1,190
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,403 ft
Median Home Value
$189,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$681/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Athens

Originally founded as a 19th-century logging outpost, Athens has grown into a quiet, welcoming village tucked into the heart of Marathon County's dairy country. Rolling fields and wooded patches surround the community, giving it a peaceful, open feel while State Highway 97 offers a straightforward route to nearby cities. Daily life here revolves around the local schools, friendly neighborhood gatherings, and the relaxed rhythm of rural Wisconsin, making it a great fit for anyone looking for room to breathe and a tight-knit hometown.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0rating

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