Avon is a town in Houston County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in January 1957. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Avon had a population of 465.

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Living in Avon

Housing in Avon

$201K▲ 6.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Avon home is worth about $201,000, up 6.4% in a year, 17% below the Alabama typical home.

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Work & commute in Avon

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Most working residents leave Avon for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Dothan (47%), Ashford (7%) and Cowarts (4%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Dothan

47%

Ashford

Cowarts

Montgomery

0%Work in townlive and work in Avon 9 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 26Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Avon

Compared with Alabama

2better than AL·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

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What stands out

7.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offAL 9.6% · better 11.6%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityAL 13.9% · better 20.3%More older adults who have lost all their teethAL 15.4% · worse

Care nearby

Southeast Health Medical CenterDothan · 5.5 mi · ER

Dothan Family Health CenterDothan · 11.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Avon · CMS · HRSAHealth in Avon →

Natural hazards in Avon

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes

1Does Avon flood?paid flood claims since 2024 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 24 declared for Houston County

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Climate in Avon

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Avon has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 41°Winter

79° / 55°Spring

91° / 71°Summer

79° / 57°Fall

How much snow does Avon get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 24, with the last in spring around Mar 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Avon →