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Electricity rates in Athens-Clarke County unified government, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA ranks 3 of 44 Georgia cities for the share of mobile homes (4%). Athens-Clarke County unified government, Georgia has 126,987 residents in 53,397 households; 69.4% heat with electricity.

Athens-Clarke County unified government on the map

Clarke County with Athens-Clarke County unified government markedClarkeAthens-Clarke County unified government

Clarke County, with Athens-Clarke County unified government marked

Housing and heating in Athens-Clarke County unified government

Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA: 22,305 of 56,132 homes were built before 1980 and 16,541 in 2000 or later. Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA has 27,182 detached houses, 16,387 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 2,318 mobile homes.

Age of homes in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA

% of homes by decade built, Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA

  1. 5pre-40
  2. 340s
  3. 650s
  4. 1260s
  5. 1470s
  6. 1480s
  7. 1690s
  8. 1900s
  9. 910s
  10. 220+

Heating fuel in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA

% of homes by main fuel, Athens-Clarke County unified government

  • Electricity69.4
  • Utility gas27.9
  • Propane1.4
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA housing against its county and state cities
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GAValueCountyGapRank
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, median year built19871987+0 years25 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, built before 198039.7%39.6%+0.2 points16 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, built 2000 or later29.5%29.3%+0.2 points23 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, detached houses48.4%49.1%-0.7 points33 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings29.2%28.8%+0.4 points14 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, mobile homes4.1%4.1%+0.0 points3 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, renter households59.5%58.8%+0.7 points5 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, median home value$271,800$271,900-$10026 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, median gross rent a month$1,162$1,162+$034 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, people per household2.182.19-0.0142 of 44

Who supplies Athens-Clarke County unified government

Clarke County lists 4 utilities for Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA (126,987 residents): homes pay 11.38 to 15.49 cents per kWh, about $122 to $166 a month at 1,074 kWh, 2.8% to 3.9% of the $51,655 Athens-Clarke County unified government median income. Clarke County page.

Facts about Athens-Clarke County unified government

Residents of Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, ACS 2023
126,9876 of 44 Georgia cities with 30,000+
Median household income in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA
$51,65538 of 44 of those cities
Households in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA
53,3972.38 people each
Owner-occupied homes in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA
40.5%21,623 owners and 31,774 renter households
Housing units in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA
56,1322,735 vacant or seasonal
Homes heated by electricity in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA
69.4%37,050 of 53,397 homes
Land area of Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA
116.4 sq mi1,090.6 people per sq mi
Bill as share of income in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA
2.8% to 3.9%at 1,074 kWh a month over the $51,655 median household income
Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA
138NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 108.7 per 100,000 residents
Median year homes were built in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA
198722,305 of 56,132 homes (39.7%) before 1980
Median home value and rent in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA
$271,800$1,162 gross rent a month, 5.13% of value a year

Who lives in Athens-Clarke County unified government: income, cars, homes

30,681 residents of Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 29.2. In Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 17,757 of 30,126 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 26,836 households moved in since 2018 and 6,284 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 19,301 of 53,397 households earn under $35,000, 15,203 $35,000-$75,000, 12,706 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,187 $150,000 or more. Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA homes: 29,636 have 3+ bedrooms, 7,733 none or one, median 5.1 rooms. Of 62,216 workers in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 7,389 work from home, 44,788 drive alone, 1,298 ride transit and 2,827 walk. In Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 3,203 households own no vehicle and 29,161 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that.

Household income in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA

% of households by income, Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA

  • Under $35,00036.1
  • $35,000 to $75,00028.5
  • $75,000 to $150,00023.8
  • $150,000 or more11.6
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA households against Georgia cities with 30,000+ residents
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GAValueRank in Georgia
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, households under $35,00036.1%5 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, households $150,000 or more11.6%34 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, residents below poverty26.3%4 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, median age29.241 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, homes with 3+ bedrooms52.8%33 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, households without a vehicle6.0%24 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, households with 2+ vehicles54.6%21 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, workers at home11.9%26 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, cost-burdened renters58.9%9 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, moved in since 201850.3%4 of 44
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, moved in before 200011.8%27 of 44

Cost of living with electricity in Athens-Clarke County unified government

Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA: 53,397 households at $1,433 a year per home for electricity (Clarke County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $76.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,564 a year per household.

Home energy cost, Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA
Group in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GAHouseholdsPower per homePower bill of the groupShare of Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA median income
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, all households53,397$1,433$76.5 million2.77%
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, homeowners21,623$1,792$38.7 million3.47%
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, renters31,774$1,182$37.6 million2.29%

Outage risk around Athens-Clarke County unified government

Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 134 wind and 4 tornado, 108.7 per 100,000 residents of 126,987. Top gust near Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA: 65 knots, 75 mph. Damage near Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA: $1.0M.

Reports within 15 miles of Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA

wind and tornado reports, Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA

  1. 10'15
  2. 10'16
  3. 13'17
  4. 8'18
  5. 15'19
  6. 7'20
  7. 9'21
  8. 5'22
  9. 35'23
  10. 5'24
  11. 21'25
Storm reports near Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GAWindTornadoTotal
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 201510010
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 201610010
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 201712113
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 2018808
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 201915015
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 2020707
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 2021639
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 2022505
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 202335035
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 2024505
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 202521021

Analyst note on Athens-Clarke County unified government

Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA counts 126,987 residents in 53,397 households, on 116.4 square miles. Household income in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA is $51,655; 21,623 of its 53,397 households own. 37,050 of the 53,397 occupied homes in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA heat with electricity.

Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA has 56,132 housing units, 2,735 of them vacant or seasonal. Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA ranks 4 of 44 Georgia cities for the youngest residents (median age 29.2). Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA ranks 5 of 44 Georgia cities for the share of renter households (60%).

Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA ranks 5 of 44 Georgia cities for households earning under $35,000 (36.1%).

Bill and heat pump calculator, Athens-Clarke County unified government

Compare Athens-Clarke County unified government with nearby cities

Nearest Georgia cities with 30,000+ residents to Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA
City near Athens-Clarke County unified government, GADistance from Athens-Clarke County unified governmentResidentsMedian incomeMedian year builtMedian home valueStorm reports within 15 milesWork from home
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA (this page)0 mi126,987$51,6551987$271,80013811.9%
Gainesville, GA35.3 mi northwest44,051 (-82,936)$64,636 (+$12,981)1993 (+6 yr)$337,000 (+$65,200)146 (+8)7.2% (-4.7 pts)
Lawrenceville, GA35.7 mi west30,626 (-96,361)$58,606 (+$6,951)1987 (+0 yr)$335,100 (+$63,300)239 (+101)11.3% (-0.6 pts)
Duluth, GA44.9 mi west31,958 (-95,029)$95,580 (+$43,925)1994 (+7 yr)$366,000 (+$94,200)253 (+115)17.6% (+5.7 pts)
Redan, GA48.0 mi west30,426 (-96,561)$63,226 (+$11,571)1985 (-2 yr)$197,600 (-$74,200)337 (+199)13.3% (+1.4 pts)
Johns Creek, GA48.1 mi west82,115 (-44,872)$160,185 (+$108,530)1995 (+8 yr)$583,700 (+$311,900)248 (+110)33.8% (+21.9 pts)

ZIP codes in Athens-Clarke County unified government

ZIP area touching Athens-Clarke County unified government, GAShare of the ZIP's land inside Athens-Clarke County unified governmentShare of Athens-Clarke County unified government's land in the ZIP
30605 (Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA)95.0%31.2%
30606 (Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA)73.6%19.4%
30601 (Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA)90.2%18.1%
30607 (Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA)36.8%11.8%
30683 (Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA)34.6%11.5%
30622 (Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA)21.9%7.0%
30602 (Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA)100.0%0.5%
30609 (Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA)100.0%0.3%

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Questions on Athens-Clarke County unified government

Athens-Clarke County unified government: what is the electricity rate?

Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA has no price of its own; its 126,987 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 1,074 kWh month costs $122 to $166.

Athens-Clarke County unified government: how does it rank among Georgia cities?

Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA: rank 6 of 44 by its 126,987 residents, rank 38 of 44 by $51,655 median income.

Athens-Clarke County unified government: how many homes heat with electricity?

Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA: 37,050 of 53,397 occupied homes, 69.4%; Clarke County 69.2%.

Athens-Clarke County unified government: how much income goes to electricity?

At 1,074 kWh a month, 2.8% to 3.9% of the $51,655 median income in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA.

Athens-Clarke County unified government: damaging storms reported nearby?

138 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA, 2015 to 2025, 108.7 per 100,000 residents.

How old are the homes in Athens-Clarke County unified government?

Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA: median home built 1987; 22,305 of 56,132 homes (39.7%) predate 1980, 27,182 are detached and 16,387 sit in buildings of 5+ units.

How many residents of Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA live below the poverty line?

30,681 residents.

How many Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA renters struggle with rent?

17,757 of 30,126 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.

How many households in Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA earn under $35,000?

19,301 of 53,397, against 6,187 at $150,000 or more.

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Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA ranks 3 of 44 Georgia cities for the share of mobile homes (4%).