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Avoca, MN

Minnesota

Avoca is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 101. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
101 Population 105/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $28,135 per capita
$50,700 Home Value
43°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,700 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $50,700
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.1%
97% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population101
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans84.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$28,135
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,897M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units86
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking15.4%
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain30.1 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,534 ft (468 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband48.0%
Libraries2

Is Avoca a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avoca receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Avoca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Avoca is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.9% 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 Avoca is $50,700, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Avoca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches, including 46.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Avoca has a population of 101 with a density of 105 people per square mile. The median age is 54.7 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.1%), with 6.9% Hispanic.

Population

101
Total Population
105
People / sq mi
54.7yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Avoca vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Avoca vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avoca is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Avoca vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,000
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,135
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
IRS Avg AGI$67,633

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)638
County GDP$1,897M

Business (County)

Restaurants42
Healthcare72
Retail93
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,427
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.5 min
Drive Alone73.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Avoca is $50,700, 82% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$50,700
82% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden22.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.4%
Housing Units86
Median Year Built1946

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,427
2% below US avg
Effective Rate6.76%
In Avoca, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 15.4% are current smokers. 25.6% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.4%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.4%
10% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress11.7%
Short Sleep31.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Checkup Rate70.5%
Dental Visits64.8%
Premature Death6,329/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access54.9%
Healthcare Facilities72
Avoca has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 30.1 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.1 inches
21% below US avg
Snowfall46.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,534 ft (468 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates43.9488°N, 95.6467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27105
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.6-point margin. 48.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.1%
D 31.5%

Winner: Republican by 35.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+90.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.08
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density105/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access48.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities72
Restaurants42
Retail Stores93

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.5 min
Drive Alone73.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

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