Athena is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Athena had a population of 1,209. It is part of the Hermiston-Pendleton Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code97813

Area code541

Living in Athena

Housing in Athena

$288K▲ 2.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Athena home is worth about $288,000, up 2.3% in a year, 42% below the Oregon typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Athena

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Most working residents leave Athena for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Pendleton (19%), Walla Walla (13%) and Milton-Freewater (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Pendleton

19%

Walla Walla, WA

13%

Milton-Freewater

Mission

6%Work in townlive and work in Athena 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 200Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Athena →

Health in Athena

Health Grade B

Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 79% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Oregon

1better than OR·2worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 2▼ 9 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.6%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethOR 12.5% · better 31.7%More adults with arthritisOR 27.4% · worse

Care nearby

St. Anthony HospitalPendleton · 18.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Medical CenterWalla Walla · 18.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Athena · CMS · HRSAHealth in Athena →

Natural hazards in Athena

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🏚️ Earthquakes

1Does Athena flood?paid flood claims since 2010 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 13 declared for Umatilla County

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

Climate in Athena

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Athena has mild winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 29°Winter

62° / 39°Spring

84° / 53°Summer

63° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Athena get?About 7 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 29, with the last in spring around Mar 25.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Athena

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School Grade D

The public schools Athena’s kids attend trail 87% of Oregon’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictAthena-Weston SD 29RJSchools2

Athena Elementary School C-Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 124 students Weston-McEwen High School B-High · Grades 9–12 · 173 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within OR. Ratings are from neighbors.