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Avon Park, FL
City in Highlands County, Florida.
Population
10,057
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
987
ZIP codes
0
Avon Park and its ZIP codes
Avon Park at a glance
- Avon Park is about 2.4 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,485 a year, 51% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,700 (60% below Florida) and median rent is $921 a month.
Local data for Avon Park, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Avon Park, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,485
Poverty rate
23.3%
Median home value
$144,700
Median rent
$921/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,609), German Americans (884), Mexican Americans (854).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Highlands County. PPP loans are for Avon Park.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,263
28,704 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,499
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$994M
FY 2026, $9,822 per person
How people get to work
Avon Park, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Avon Park, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
271
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
964
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 49°F
52.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Avon Park, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.8%
U.S. 11.1% +11.7 pts
Cities near Avon Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SebringCity | 7.1 mi | 11.6 |
| Lemon GroveCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 29.8 |
| FrostproofCity | 15 mi | 11.4 |
| Hillcrest HeightsTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Indian Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 10.9 |
| Babson ParkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Crooked Lake ParkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| WauchulaCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| Zolfo SpringsTown | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Highland ParkVillage | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Bowling GreenCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake PlacidTown | 21 mi | 4.7 |
| Fort MeadeCity | 22 mi | 8.2 |
| AlturasCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 53.9 |
| Lake WalesCity | 24 mi | 20.3 |
| GardnerCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Avon Park, FL in?
- Avon Park is in Highlands County, Florida.
- What is the population of Avon Park, FL?
- About 10,057 people live in Avon Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Avon Park?
- Nearby places include Sebring (7.1 mi), Lemon Grove (8 mi), Frostproof (15 mi), Hillcrest Heights (16 mi), Indian Lake Estates (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023