At a Glance
Median Income
$71,563
$31,940 per capita
Home Value
$142,700
Zillow: $257,034
Median Rent
$900/mo
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
13.8% 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avoca residents earn a median household income of $71,563 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,940. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avoca is $142,700 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,034. Median rent is $900/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
6.2% of adults in Avoca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avoca has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.
Data Overview
People
Population186
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,329/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,563
Per Capita$31,940
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$1,148M
Avg Weekly Wage$990
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,700
Rent$900
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$257,034
Housing Units93
Rent Burden16.3%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI17 (Good)
Elevation1,166 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Avoca was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.