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
Population Overview
Total Population
2,978
Census 2023
Population Density
897
per square mile
Land Area
3.3
square miles (8.5 km²)
Median Age
36.5 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 97.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
97.4%
Black
2%
Hispanic
0.2%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
99.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.4%
Veterans
6.4%
7% above US avg (6%)
Disability
26.3%
102% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.9%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.1%
64% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,978 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 897 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.0% |
| Female | 53.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 97.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 99.4% |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.4% |
| Veterans | 6.4% |
| Disability | 26.3% |
| Health Insurance | 85.9% |
| Uninsured | 14.1% |
| Broadband Access | 80.6% |