Avoca, AR

Arkansas · Metropolitan Area

Avoca is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 811. Residents earn $64,167 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
811 Population 420/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $31,744 per capita
$195,700 Home Value
$1,250 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,700 home value, $1,250/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,167
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $195,700
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.3%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,250
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population811
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 44%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$31,744
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$26,126M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,700
Rent$1,250
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation1,279 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+81.7%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Libraries9

Is Avoca a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avoca receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Avoca stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Avoca is $64,167, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Avoca is $195,700, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Avoca enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches, including 9.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Avoca has a population of 811 with a density of 420 people per square mile. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (44.3%).

Population

811
Total Population
420
People / sq mi
49.5yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.1%
Female 59.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Avoca vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.9%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.1%
17% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Avoca vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avoca is $64,167, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Avoca vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,167
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,744
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
IRS Avg AGI$132,070

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,444
County GDP$26,126M

Business (County)

Restaurants586
Healthcare743
Retail873
Manufacturing192

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,666
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Work from Home4.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Avoca is $195,700, 31% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,250 (7% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$195,700
31% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,250
7% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,666
33% above US avg
Effective Rate2.38%
In Avoca, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.0% report depression. 28.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma9.6%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity28.9%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress13.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate76.8%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death6,948/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access76.8%
Healthcare Facilities743

Crime Rates: Avoca vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Safety Score

Avoca has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.3 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall9.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,279 ft (390 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates36.3947°N, 94.0658°W
County FIPS05007
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.1%
D 35.2%

Winner: Republican by 27 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.3%
37% below US avg
High School+81.7%
School Test Score4.91
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density420/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities743
Restaurants586
Retail Stores873

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Work from Home4.3%

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