At a Glance
Median Income
$54,500
$25,256 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $224,732
Median Rent
$829/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
17.2% 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
3.4 / 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 $54,500 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,256. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 542 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avoca is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,732. Median rent is $829/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
3.2% of adults in Avoca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avoca has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population467
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density208/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,500
Per Capita$25,256
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$1,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$829
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$224,732
Housing Units286
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,313/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation697 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Avoca was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.