At a Glance
Median Income
$74,167
$44,090 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
14.1% smoking rate
How Avoca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avoca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avoca a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avoca residents earn a median household income of $74,167 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,090. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 906 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Education
31.9% of adults in Avoca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avoca has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population344
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,167
Per Capita$44,090
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,784M
Avg Weekly Wage$949
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$174,815
Housing Units210
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,600/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation572 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Avoca was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.