Avon, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Charles Mix County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
673 Population 1,035/sq mi density
$57,727 Median Income $23,720 per capita
$83,600 Home Value $197,284 Zillow
$603 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,727 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $603/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Avon, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,727
23% below
$23,720 per capita
Home Value
$83,600
70% below
Zillow: $197,284
Median Rent
$603/mo
48% below
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
601/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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
77%
Home Value
30%
Rent
52%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Avon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $57,727 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,720. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Avon is $83,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,284. Median rent is $603/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Avon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 601/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Avon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Avon has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population673
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,035/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,727
Per Capita$23,720
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$600M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,600
Rent$603
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$197,284
Housing Units275
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property601/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,779/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain26.2 in/yr
Elevation1,613 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Avon was founded in 1879.
The median home in Avon was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.