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Athens, Louisiana

village · Claiborne Parish

At a glance

358
Population
$84,000
Median home value (all homes)
72% below U.S. median
$75,051
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$15,673
Median household income
80% below U.S. median
24 min
Average commute
32.6%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
1.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing55% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities10% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost20% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college41 mi
High school graduates78.1%
College graduates10.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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