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Avon, SD
City in Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
Population
704
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,086
ZIP codes
0
Avon and its ZIP codes
Avon at a glance
- Avon is about 91 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,361 a year, 17% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,600 (58% below South Dakota) and median rent is $594 a month.
Local data for Avon, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Avon, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,361
Poverty rate
31.5%
Median home value
$107,600
Median rent
$594/mo
Homeownership
85.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
31.0
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (259), German Americans (119), Irish Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bon Homme County. PPP loans are for Avon.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,298
1,680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,442
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.6M
FY 2026, $7,939 per person
How people get to work
Avon, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Avon, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
735
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 9°F
26.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Avon, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Avon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DanteTown | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| TyndallCity | 9.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Clearfield ColonyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| WagnerCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| SpringfieldCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Verdel, NEVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Greenwood ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Santee, NEVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Running WaterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| TrippCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| KaylorCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Niobrara, NEVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Monowi, NEVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| DelmontCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| MartyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| ScotlandCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Avon, SD in?
- Avon is in Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Avon, SD?
- About 704 people live in Avon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Avon?
- Nearby places include Dante (7 mi), Tyndall (9.9 mi), Clearfield Colony (10 mi), Wagner (13 mi), Springfield (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023