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Ava, MO
City in Douglas County, Missouri.
Population
3,045
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
917
ZIP codes
0
Ava and its ZIP codes
Ava at a glance
- Ava is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 200th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $42,500, 40% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,000 (36% below Missouri) and median rent is $696 a month.
Local data for Ava, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ava, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,500
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$148,000
Median rent
$696/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (653), Irish Americans (321), Italian Americans (185).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Ava.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,831
2,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,515
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $8,699 per person
How people get to work
Ava, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ava, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,038
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ava, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Ava
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MansfieldCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| WasolaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| SeymourCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| NorwoodCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| DigginsVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| FordlandCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| HartvilleCity | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| SpartaCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| TaneyvilleVillage | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| Mountain GroveCity | 26 mi | 4 |
| TheodosiaVillage | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| SundownCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.5 |
| RogersvilleCity | 28 mi | 3.8 |
| GainesvilleCity | 27 mi | 2.9 |
| Kissee MillsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8.8 |
| OzarkCity | 30 mi | 12.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ava, MO in?
- Ava is in Douglas County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Ava, MO?
- About 3,045 people live in Ava, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ava?
- Nearby places include Mansfield (12 mi), Wasola (12 mi), Seymour (15 mi), Norwood (18 mi), Diggins (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023