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Avoca, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Richland County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
467 Population 208/sq mi density
$54,500 Median Income $25,256 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $224,732 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,500 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $829/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Avoca, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,500
27% below
$25,256 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $224,732
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
91% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
34%
Rent
71%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
0%
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 0.3% (92% 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.

Safety & Crime

Avoca reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population467
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density208/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,500
Per Capita$25,256
Unemployment0.3%
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%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,313/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.