At a Glance
Median Income
$45,500
$26,670 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $68,013
Median Rent
$750/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
18.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 3.9% (8% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population670
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,523/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,500
Per Capita$26,670
Unemployment3.9%
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%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,041/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
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.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.