At a Glance
Median Income
$57,250
$31,335 per capita
Home Value
$86,700
Zillow: $184,278
Median Rent
$658/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
16.8% smoking rate
How Ava Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ava's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ava a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ava residents earn a median household income of $57,250 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,335. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ava is $86,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,278. Median rent is $658/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
6.4% of adults in Ava hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population557
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,250
Per Capita$31,335
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,700
Rent$658
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$184,278
Housing Units264
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation609 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ava was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.