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Athens

A township of 48 people in Williams County, North Dakota

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Outdoors in Athens

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Conserved land10%2,366 of 22,865 acres

Trails30 mi0.8 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Living in Athens

Health in Athens

Compared with North Dakota

6better than ND·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▲ 6 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 4▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

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What stands out

5.9%Fewer adults who have had cancerND 8.2% · better 4.7%Fewer adults with heart diseaseND 6.1% · better 9.5%More uninsured adultsND 7.3% · worse

Care nearby

Chi St. Alexius Health WillistonWilliston · 17.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Ray ClinicRay · 20.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58801, 58856 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Athens →

Natural hazards in Athens

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 4% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Athens flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 18 declared for Williams County MapAthens vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Athens →

Climate in Athens

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Athens has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 4°Winter

54° / 29°Spring

81° / 53°Summer

55° / 30°Fall

How much snow does Athens get?About 48 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 21, with the last in spring around May 21.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Athens →

Libraries near Athens

Nearest: Williston Community LibraryWilliston · 17.1 miles · 57 hrs a week

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