Athens Area Chamber of Commerce

13 North Jackson St.
Athens, TN 37303
423-745-0334
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Area Information

Welcome to the Athens Chamber of Commerce Information Center. Striving to consistently provide comprehensive information on the community we serve.

Weather

• McMinn Online Weather Center
• The Weather Channel

If there is one thing every resident of the area will agree on, it would be the entire region has an envious climate year-round.

The beautiful lush flower filled Springs, warm clear Summers, mild Winters and breathtaking Fall colors are all you really need to know that you've found a great place to call home.

Climate Info
Annual average temperature	60 Degrees	Average annual days above 32 degrees	266
Record Highest Temp ( July 1980 )	105 Degrees	Average annual precipitation:	59"
Record Lowest Temp ( January 1985 )	-16 Degrees	Average annual snow & sleet:	5"
Prevailing winds:
Summer - Southwest to Northwest
Winter - Northwest to Southeast

Demographics

• Community Data Sheets
• McMinn County Census Information
• Additional Market Demographics

McMinn County's Population is estimated at 49,015, ranking 26th in the state in size.

Incorporated cities within McMinn County include: Athens, the county seat; Calhoun; Englewood; Etowah; and Niota.

Neighboring counties include: Bradley; Loudon; Meigs; Monroe; Polk, where the Ocoee River is located; and Roane.

POPULATION ( 1970-2000 )								State Population Ranking (1980-2000)
	1970	1980		1990		2000			1980	1990	2000
	Population	Population	%Change	Population	%Change	Population	%Change	McMinn County	24	25	26
McMinn County	35462	41878	15.3	42383	1.2	49015	15.7	Athens	31	34	36
Athens	11790	12080	2.4	12054	-02	13334	10.6	Etowah	91	93	111
Etowah	3736	3898	4.2	3815	-2.1	3663	-.04	Englewood	145	155	187
Englewood	1878	1840	-2.0	1611	-12.4	1590	-1.3	Niota	226	231	260
Niota	629	765	17.8	745	-2.6	781	4.8	Calhoun	255	261	297
Calhoun	624	590	-5.4	552	-6.4	496	-10.1