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2026 Compare Cities Economy:
Athens, TX vs Hickory, MS

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- Household income in Hickory, is 40% less than it is in Athens and is 154% below the National Average.
- Athens unemployment rate is 6.5%.
- Hickory unemployment rate is 6.1%.
 Athens, TXHickory, MSUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth38.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$28,982  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$27,167$69,021
Family Median Income$57,679 85028
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Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews
Charlie · Whitney, TX
Traffic problems
Over 16 years ago

Athens is a beautiful east Texas town. It is clean and friendly, but no one gets in a hurry! The traffic light are terrible, you have to stop at every one. They have  More

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Julie · Montalba, TX
Athens is charming and clean.
Over 18 years ago

Athens is a charming and nice community. Its clean and well thought- out. It could use more industry...but, so could east Texas in general. A big plus, is that Athens  More

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