Illinois
Avon is a small town in Illinois with a population of 670. Residents earn $45,500 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Avon receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Avon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Avon is $45,500, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. The poverty rate of 27.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Avon is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Avon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,500 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,670 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $875 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,833 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.5% |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 378 |
| County GDP | $1,097M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,271 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.12% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.5% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,271 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.12% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 79.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,041/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6620°N, 90.4353°W |
| County FIPS | 17187 |
Winner: Republican by 25.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.8% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,523/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.2% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |