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Avalon, MO

Missouri

Avalon is a small town in Missouri with a population of 36. Residents earn $54,167 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
36 Population 48/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $34,694 per capita
$92,500 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,167
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,500
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.3%
90% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
78% lower than US avg

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

People

Population36
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans31.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$34,694
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.8%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units41
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Uninsured8.6%
Smoking18.3%
Depression26.4%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation850 ft (259 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband18.0%

Is Avalon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avalon 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. Avalon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Avalon is $54,167, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Avalon is $92,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Avalon has a population of 36 with a density of 48 people per square mile. The median age is 53.5 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.1%), with 8.3% Hispanic.

Population

36
Total Population
48
People / sq mi
53.5yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.1%
Female 63.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Avalon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Avalon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avalon is $54,167, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Avalon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,167
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,694

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
78% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.2 min
Drive Alone72.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Avalon is $92,500, 67% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,500
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.4%
Housing Units41
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

In Avalon, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.6% of residents lack health insurance. 18.3% are current smokers. 26.4% report depression. 27.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.4%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.3%
31% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity27.5%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress14.4%
Short Sleep40.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.9%
Uninsured8.6%
0% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.2%
Dental Visits57.6%

Food & Exercise

3.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.3%
90% below US avg
High School+86.7%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.2 min
Drive Alone72.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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