AthensKS
A town of 3.
Population
3
residents
Land area
40 sq mi
Small town
3 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Ordered by what stands out in Athens. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
High risk, with hail at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailInland floodingStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Athens has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–42°
Spring39–66°
Summer64–89°
Fall41–68°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Athens is
Athens beats the Kansas average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
32 measures vs. Kansas
7 better19 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Athens | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.3% | 11.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.5% | 8.1% |
Jewell County Hospital
14.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
About Athens
Township in Kansas, United States
Athens Township is a township in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 50.
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- Population
- 50
- Area
- 40 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,503 ft