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Avon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Warren County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
670 Population 1,523/sq mi density
$45,500 Median Income $26,670 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $68,013 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
400 Violent Crime/100K 3,282 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Avon, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,500
39% below
$26,670 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $68,013
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
400/100K
5% above
3,282/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Avon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Avon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
21%
Rent
64%
Poverty
222%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Avon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Avon residents earn a median household income of $45,500 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,670. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 378 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Avon is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $68,013. Median rent is $750/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Avon reports 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,282/100K.

Education

9.8% of adults in Avon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Avon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population670
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,523/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,500
Per Capita$26,670
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$1,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$875

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$750
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$68,013
Housing Units399
Rent Burden18.5%

Crime

F
Violent400/100K
Property3,282/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,041/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation640 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Avon was founded in 1837.
The median home in Avon was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.