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Avon Park, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Highlands County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,879
Population
969/sq mi density
$36,845
Median Income
$24,761 per capita
$119,600
Home Value
$206,713 Zillow
$909
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
417
Violent Crime/100K
4,635 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$36,845 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$119,600 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Avon Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 143 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 969/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5897°N, 81.5073°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Highlands County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sebring Regional (SEF) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0390 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in |
Avon Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and April the driest (1.7").