At a Glance
Median Income
$53,558
$25,396 per capita
Home Value
$56,400
Zillow: $152,690
Median Rent
$888/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
21.0% smoking rate
How Avera Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avera's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avera a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avera residents earn a median household income of $53,558 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,396. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 49 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avera is $56,400 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,690. Median rent is $888/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
5.7% of adults in Avera hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avera has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population224
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,558
Per Capita$25,396
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$41M
Avg Weekly Wage$716
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,400
Rent$888
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$152,690
Housing Units117
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,756/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation438 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Avera was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.