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Athens County
Athens offers numerous advantages for both existing and new businesses including a growing economy, the development of regional energy sources, and a large pool of advanced services and technology graduates from Ohio University and Hocking College.
We know a strong business is only as good as the happiness of its employees. Athens offers an environment that makes it easy to foster work-life balance – and at a lower cost of living, too. Athens also has a unique character and offers a great quality of life including holistic healthcare services, comprehensive childcare, quality education, endless outdoor recreation options, a booming local food economy, and a thriving arts and music scene. The list goes on and on.
Connect with the Athens County Economic Development Organization
Mollie Fitzgerald, CEcD, Executive Director
mollie@athenscountyohedc.com(740) 597-1420
Athens County Economic Development Council
340 West State Street, Suite 26
Athens, Ohio 45701
http://athenscountyohedc.com/
A Snapshot of Athens County
County Seat:
Athens
Nearest Airport(s):
Ohio University Airport: 11.8 miles
John Glenn Columbus International Airport: 78 miles
Highways:
US 33, US 50, OH 32
Workforce:
84,667 within a 45-minute drive
Population:
58,818
GDP:
$867,299,240 in Gross Regional Product
Primary Industries
Metal Fabrication
Food Manufacturing
Railways:
Kanawha River Railroad
Higher Education:
Ohio University - Main Campus
Hocking College
Tri-County Career Center
Median Household Income:
$49,426
Median Home Value:
$192,598
Cost of Living Index:
91.9
Major Employers
Utilities
Electricity Providers:
Buckeye REA
AEP Ohio Power
Washington REA
Natural Gas Providers:
Columbia Gas
Southeast
Telephone/Internet Providers:
AT&T
UTO (dba CenturyLink)
Frontier North
Horizon Telecom
Top attractions in Athens County
Southeast Ohio is the kind of place that surprises you—where you stumble upon a town that feels like it was pulled from a movie set, enjoy one-of-a-kind, locally owned shops, or discover a hiking trail that becomes your new favorite. It’s the largest, yet somehow least talked-about, region of Ohio, and that’s part of its charm. It’s a place where you can slow down, look around, and see that life’s greatest adventures are right in front of you.
Ohio University
Ohio's Best Value Public University.
Downtown Athens
A bustling college town.
Brewed on the Bikeway
Enjoy craft beers from award-winning breweries along the bikeway.
Nelsonville Music Festival
One of the best music festivals in the US.
Downtown Nelsonville
A charming community with character.
Dairy Barn Arts Center
Exhibits, events, and artful educational programs.
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