South Dakota
Avon is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 673. Residents earn $57,727 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Avon receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. 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 $57,727, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. The poverty rate of 18.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Avon is $83,600, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $603 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Avon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Avon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,727 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,720 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $916 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,614 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 377 |
| County GDP | $600M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.43% |
| Commute Time | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Census Median | $83,600 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $603 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.43% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 16,779/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.3 inches |
| 31% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,613 ft (492 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0052°N, 98.0593°W |
| County FIPS | 46023 |
Winner: Republican by 42.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.3% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,035/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |