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Avon, IL

Village in Fulton County, Illinois.

Population

694

Land area

0.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,563

ZIP codes

0

Avon and its ZIP codes

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Avon at a glance

  • Avon is about 6.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $50,000, 40% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $62,200 (76% below Illinois) and median rent is $875 a month.

Local data for Avon, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Avon, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$50,000

Poverty rate

23.1%

Median home value

$62,200

Median rent

$875/mo

Homeownership

87.7%

Bachelor's or higher

11.6%

Median age

43.4

Average commute

25.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (123), German Americans (118), Scottish Americans (19).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Avon.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,704

8,639 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,445

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$250M

FY 2026, $7,451 per person

Fulton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Avon, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.2%
  • Carpooled13.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
  • Worked from home3.7%

Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Avon, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

651

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

25

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 13°F

37.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Avon, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.8%

U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts

Diabetes

13.9%

U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts

Smoking

17.5%

U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Cities near Avon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Prairie CityVillage3.2 mi1
St. AugustineVillage4.3 mi0.6
EllisvilleVillage7.2 mi0.3
BushnellCity8.2 mi2.1
London MillsVillage9.6 mi0.7
AbingdonCity9.9 mi1.4
MariettaVillage12 mi0.3
RosevilleVillage13 mi0.7
FairviewVillage13 mi4.2
BardolphVillage13 mi0.6
Good HopeVillage15 mi0.3
SmithfieldVillage15 mi0.5
CameronCensus-designated place16 mi0.6
MaquonVillage17 mi0.2
AdairCensus-designated place17 mi0.4
CubaCity17 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Avon, IL in?
Avon is in Fulton County, Illinois.
What is the population of Avon, IL?
About 694 people live in Avon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Avon?
Nearby places include Prairie City (3.2 mi), St. Augustine (4.3 mi), Ellisville (7.2 mi), Bushnell (8.2 mi), London Mills (9.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023