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Ava, IL

Illinois

Ava is a small town in Illinois with a population of 557. Residents earn $57,250 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
557 Population 525/sq mi density
$57,250 Median Income $31,335 per capita
$86,700 Home Value $171,438 Zillow
$658 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,250 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,700 home value, $658/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,250
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $86,700
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $658
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

How Ava Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population557
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,250
Per Capita$31,335
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$3,297M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,700
Rent$658
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$171,438
Housing Units264
Rent Burden17.8%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking16.8%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain44.0 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation609 ft (186 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.7%
Libraries3

Is Ava a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ava receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ava offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ava is $57,250, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ava is $86,700, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $658 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Ava enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ava has a population of 557 with a density of 525 people per square mile. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).

Population

557
Total Population
525
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ava vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ava vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ava is $57,250, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Ava vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,250
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,335
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
IRS Avg AGI$62,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,137
County GDP$3,297M

Business (County)

Restaurants133
Healthcare182
Retail177
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,688
91% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Drive Alone81.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Ava is $86,700, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $658 (43% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $171,438.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,700
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$171,438

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$658
43% below US avg
Rent Burden17.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.7%
Housing Units264
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,688
91% above US avg
Effective Rate7.71%
In Ava, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 16.8% are current smokers. 25.3% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ava vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.7%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.8%
20% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep38.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits54.1%
Premature Death10,751/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities182
Ava has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.0 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.0 inches
16% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation609 ft (186 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates37.8885°N, 89.4963°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17077
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 3.5-point margin. 81.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.5%
D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 3.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+94.7%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density525/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.7%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities182
Restaurants133
Retail Stores177

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Drive Alone81.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.5%

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