Ava, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,978 Population 897/sq mi density
$44,722 Median Income $27,956 per capita
$134,800 Home Value $231,280 Zillow
$674 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
31 Violent Crime/100K 246 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,722 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,800 home value, $674/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Ava, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,722
40% below
$27,956 per capita
Home Value
$134,800
52% below
Zillow: $231,280
Median Rent
$674/mo
42% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
92% below
246/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
60%
Home Value
48%
Rent
58%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ava a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ava residents earn a median household income of $44,722 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,956. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ava is $134,800 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,280. Median rent is $674/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Ava reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 246/100K.

Education

15.3% of adults in Ava hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ava has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,978
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density897/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,722
Per Capita$27,956
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty6.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,800
Rent$674
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$231,280
Housing Units1,164
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent31/100K
Property246/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation1,270 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband80.6%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

Ava was founded in 1830.
The median home in Ava was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (46 miles).
26.3% of the population has a disability.