Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Population over time
Buchtel had 518 residents in the 2020 census, down 10% since 2000.
It’s the 908th largest of 1,264 towns in Ohio by population.
Athens County grew from 38,730 residents in 1900 to 62,431 in 2020.
Athens County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Weather by month
Average highs peak around 82°F in summer, and winter lows average 22°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 18 inches of snow.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Athens Ou, OH weather station (11 miles away).
Jobs in Athens County
13,467 jobs at 1,030 businesses in Athens County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
Health care
Nearest hospitals
Ohiohealth O'Bleness HospitalGeneral hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 3 of 5 · Athens9.9 miles
Hocking Valley Community HospitalCritical access hospital · emergency room · Logan13.3 miles
Fairfield Medical CenterGeneral hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 2 of 5 · Lancaster27.4 miles
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances.
Places in and around Buchtel
Grocery stores
Kroger2.2 mi
Pharmacies
Shrivers2.5 mi
Libraries
Nelsonville Public Library2.8 mi
Museums
Murray City Coal Mine Museum3.5 mi
Theaters and performance venues
Stuart's Opera House2.7 mi
Counts are within about 1 mile of the center of town.
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