Athens County OH A guide to
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Athens County SCHOOLS Alexander Local School Dist 6091 Ayers Rd Albany (740) 698-8831
Board Of Education Treasurer 25 S Plains Rd The Plains (740) 797-4506
Nelsonville-York Junior High 2 Buckeye Dr Nelsonville (740) 753-1254
Amesville Elementary School 23 Main St Amesville (740) 448-2501
Chauncey Preschool Learning 21 Birge Dr Chauncey (740) 797-4589
io University 32 Park Pl Athens (740) 593-2590
Athens Alternative Education 18 State Route 143 Albany (740) 698-0131
Federal Hocking Local Schools 144 Stewart Guysville (740) 662-2140
Trimble High School 1 Tomcat Dr Glouster (740) 767-3434
Athens Board Of Education 25 S Plains Rd The Plains (740) 797-4506
Federal Hocking Middle School 8461 State Route 144 Stewart (740) 662-4321
Trimble Middle School 18500 Jacksonville Rd Glouster (740) 767-2810
Athens City School District 25 S Plains Rd The Plains (740) 797-4516
Gallia-Jackson-Vincent Joint 10 Hope Dr Athens
Trimble School Superintendent 1 Tomcat Dr Glouster (740) 767-4444
Athens County Board-Disability 801 W Union St Athens (740) 594-3539 Athens Special Education Dir 25 S Plains Rd The Plains (740) 797-4516
(740) 245-5334 Nelsonville Senior High School 1 Buckeye Dr Nelsonville (740) 753-1964
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Athens County OH
INFO, HISTORY, & DEMOGRAPHICS Athens County is a county in southeastern Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 64,757. Its county seat is Athens. The county was formed in 1805 from Washington County. Because the original state university (Ohio University) was founded there in 1804, the town and the county were named for the ancient center of learning, Athens, Greece. The Athens Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Athens County. The county has a total area of 508 square miles (1,320 km2), of which 504 square miles (1,310 km2) is land and 4.8 square miles (12 km2) (1.0%) is water. Athens County is located in the Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau region of Ohio. It features steep, rugged hills, with typical relief of 150 to 400 feet, deeply dissected by stream valleys, many of them remnant from the ancient Teays River drainage system. Most of Athens County is within the Hocking River watershed, with smaller areas in the Shade River and Raccoon Creek watersheds. The Hocking River joins the Ohio River at the unincorporated village of Hockingport in Athens County. Adjacent counties Perry County (north) Morgan County (northeast) Washington County (east) Wood County, West Virginia (southeast) Meigs County (south) Vinton County (west) Hocking County (northwest)
As of the census of 2000, there were 62,223 people, 22,501 households, and 12,713 families residing in the county. The population density was 123 people per square mile (47/km²). There were 24,901 housing units at an average density of 49 per square mile (19/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.48% White, 2.39% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.90% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 21.4% were of German, 13.9% American, 12.9% Irish, 11.1% English and 5.6% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000. There were 22,501 households out of which 26.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.50% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.50% were non-families. 28.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92. In the county, the population was spread out with 18.30% under the age of 18, 30.70% from 18 to 24, 23.70% from 25 to 44, 18.00% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males. The median income for a household in the county was $27,322, and the median income for a family was $39,785. Males had a median income of $30,776 versus $23,905 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,171. About 14.00% of families and 27.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.20% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over. 2010 census As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 64,757 people, 23,578 households, and 12,453 families residing in the county. The population density was 128.6 inhabitants per square mile (49.7/ km2). There were 26,385 housing units at an average density of 52.4 per square mile (20.2/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 91.8% white, 2.7% black or African American, 2.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 22.1% were German, 15.2% were American, 14.0% were Irish, 10.4% were English, and 5.5% were Italian. Of the 23,578 households, 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 47.2% were non-families, and 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.87. The median age was 26.3 years. The median income for a household in the county was $31,559 and the median income for a family was $48,170. Males had a median income of $38,135 versus $31,263 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,642. About 16.6% of families and 30.3% of the
population were below the poverty line, including 29.6% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over. The largest employer in Athens County is Ohio University. Other significant employers include Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare, Hocking College, Diagnostic Hybrids, O’Bleness Memorial Hospital, Rocky Brands, Stewart-MacDonald, Wayne National Forest, and a growing number of retail stores and restaurants. Local government, local school districts, and nonprofit organizations employ many county residents. Historically, the first large-scale industry was salt production. Coal mining and timber harvesting played major roles in Athens County’s economy, as did the treatment and care of the mentally ill. The coal industry has declined dramatically from its peak years. Only Buckingham Coal is still mining in the county, in Trimble Township north of Glouster. Gravel and limestone are mined at several quarries in the county. Active oil and natural gas wells are found in low numbers throughout Athens County. Forestry still contributes to the Athens County economy, both in the private sector and in the public sector. The headquarters for Wayne National Forest is located between Athens and Nelsonville. Farming and market gardening continue to thrive in the area. The largest farms specialize in beef and dairy production. The Athens Farmers Market, an outdoor market, continues to grow in popularity. Local and organically grown produce is found in abundance during the summer months.
Also, tourism is a large and growing component of the county’s economy. The county is a regional music center and home to many arts and crafts businesses. Many visitors to the county are drawn to its natural resources and abundant wildlife. Hunting and fishing are popular activities in season. The county has over 19 miles of paved bike path in and between Athens and Nelsonville. Hiking and mountain biking are popular throughout the county, especially in the state parks and national forest. Higher education remains the cornerstone of the county’s economy. Over onequarter of the county’s residents either attend or work at Hocking College or Ohio University.
Athens County OH Alder Orthodontics 485 Richland Ave Athens (740) 594-2234
Athens Medical Assoc 86 Columbus Cir # 203 Athens (740) 566-4925
Hopewell Health Ctr 25716 Wilson St Coolville (740) 846-0008
Athens Dental Arts 207 Columbus Rd Athens (740) 593-8530
Athens Medical Assoc Sports 75 Hospital Dr # 140 Athens (740) 566-4720
Muntean Healthcare 141 Columbus Rd Athens (740) 592-4229
Athens Dental Depot 80 Columbus Rd Athens (740) 594-6000
Doctors Nelsonville-Phys Clnc 1950 Mount Saint Marys Dr Nelsonville (740) 753-7323
Ohio Health Heart & Vascular 65 Hospital Dr Athens (740) 566-4890
Athens Family Practice Clinic 101 S Shafer St Athens (740) 592-4491
Eye Physicians & Surgeons Inc 75 Hospital Dr # 110 Athens (740) 592-4461
Oncology Hematology Conslnt 75 Hospital Dr # 170 Athens (740) 566-4616
Athens Health Solutions 86 Columbus Cir # 203 Athens (740) 249-4122
Holzer Clinic 2131 E State St Athens (740) 589-3120
Parks Hall Family Medicine 230 Parks Hall Athens (740) 593-2516
Athens Medical Assoc 16 W Washington St Athens (740) 594-2624
Holzer Health System 2131 E State St Athens (740) 589-3100
University Medical Assoc 246 Parks Hall # 2 Athens (740) 593-2516
Amesville Police Dept Amesville (740) 448-7496 Athens Enforcement Office 49 Johnson Rd The Plains (740) 797-2880 Athens Police-Parking Meter 11 N College St Athens (740) 592-3308 Glouster Police Dept 7 Cardaras Dr Glouster (740) 767-3768
Albany Area Volunteer Fire Dpt Albany (740) 698-7286 Amesville Fire Dept Amesville (740) 448-7235 Chauncey-Dover Volunteer Fire Chauncey (740) 797-2600 Columbia Township Volunteer Albany (740) 698-6011 Coolville Fire House Coolville (740) 667-3343