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Ava, IL
City in Jackson County, Illinois.
Population
561
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
531
ZIP codes
0
Ava and its ZIP codes
Ava at a glance
- Ava is about 2.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,368 a year, 34% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,500 (66% below Illinois) and median rent is $492 a month.
Local data for Ava, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ava, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,368
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$90,500
Median rent
$492/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
5.1%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (189), Irish Americans (87), French Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Ava.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,060
27,609 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,957
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $5,897 per person
How people get to work
Ava, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ava, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,062
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
112
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ava, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Ava
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell HillVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| WillisvilleVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| VergennesVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| CutlerVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| PercyVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| RockwoodVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| GorhamVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| MurphysboroCity | 12 mi | 5.2 |
| SteelevilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| ElkvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| DowellVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| PinckneyvilleCity | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| De SotoVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Du QuoinCity | 16 mi | 7 |
| St. JohnsVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ava, IL in?
- Ava is in Jackson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Ava, IL?
- About 561 people live in Ava, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ava?
- Nearby places include Campbell Hill (4.2 mi), Willisville (8.3 mi), Vergennes (8.6 mi), Cutler (11 mi), Harrison (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023