Athol, Kansas
Athol: Human settlement in Smith County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Athol is a city located in the county of Smith in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 44 and a population density of 93 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Athol
| Population : | 40 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Smith County |
| Postal code : | 66932 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 0.47 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,785 feet / 544 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 06:29:04 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 85 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Athol is located at 39°45'54"N 98°55'10"W (39.7650100, -98.9195200).
Athol map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Athol decreased by 10% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 44 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43 | -2.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 42 | -2.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 42 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 42 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41 | -2.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 41 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40 | -2.5% | estimation process |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Athol, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Athol
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Post Office | Kensington (KS) | 66951 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Athol , Massachusetts town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 11,698 people.
- Athol , Idaho city in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States with a population of 792 people.
- Athol , South Dakota human settlement in Spink County, South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 63 people.
Other cities in Smith County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Smith County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Center | 1,553 | City in Kansas |
| Kensington | 433 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Lebanon | 195 | City in Smith County, Kansas, United States |
| Gaylord | 104 | Human settlement in Smith County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Harlan | 72 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Cora | 24 | Place in Kansas, United States |