Avon, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hendricks County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
22,683 Population 1,173/sq mi density
$97,589 Median Income $45,184 per capita
$300,600 Home Value $355,319 Zillow
$1,509 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
143 Violent Crime/100K 1,626 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$97,589 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,600 home value, $1,509/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Avon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation838 ft (255 m)
Area14.3 sq mi (37.1 km²)
Population Density1,173/sq mi
Coordinates39.7607°N, 86.3941°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHendricks County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 25.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience91.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 77 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 148 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 65 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 28 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 30 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 65 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 140 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 91 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 140 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,707 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 93 km 3
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 80 km 2
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 27 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 71 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 50 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 55 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 59 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 70 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 71 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 72 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 57 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 72 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in

Avon has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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