Wisconsin
Avoca is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 467. Residents earn $54,500 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Avoca receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Avoca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Avoca is $54,500, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Avoca is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $829 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Avoca is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 951 per 100,000, 51% below the national average.
3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Avoca experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,500 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,256 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $900 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,197 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 542 |
| County GDP | $1,004M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,543 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.83% |
| Commute Time | 30.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $95,000 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $829 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,543 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.83% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,313/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 950.9/100K |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 633.9/100K |
| Theft | 317.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.1 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 697 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1877°N, 90.3263°W |
| County FIPS | 55103 |
Winner: Republican by 13.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.2% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.5% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 30.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |