1915 · Illinois Avon quadrangle · Wikimedia Commons
Avon’s story
189 years in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1837Avon is settled
- 1915Illinois Avon quadrangle
- 2017Avon CBQ station
AvonIL
A town of 694, settled in 1837. Healthier than 80% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Mitchazenia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
694
−11.9% since 2010
Median home value
$62K
Census ACS
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
43.4
years
Jobs based here
150
A commuter town
What makes Avon stand out
The 2 things Avon does most differently from other towns.
Small town
694 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Avon’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Avon is #11 of 819 in IL for “Snowiest”. Fair?
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Avon. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Avon beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
0 better23 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Avon | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 6.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15% | 10.3% |
Mc Donough District Hospital
19 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
79th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Avon
Most working residents leave Avon for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Peoria (11%), Macomb (8%) and Canton (7%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Avon4%
Peoria11%
Macomb8%
Canton7%
Galesburg7%
23 mi
median commute distance
150
jobs based in Avon
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Avon has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–36°
Spring40–62°
Summer63–84°
Fall43–64°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.
34risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
Homes in Avon sell for about $48K
The median sale price was $48,000 in May 2026.
$48Kmedian sale price
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Avon for work
Where Avon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
150jobs based in Avon
4%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Avon
4 notable people were born in Avon.
About Avon
Village in Illinois, United States
Avon is a village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 704 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1837
- Population
- 704
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 640 ft
- ZIP code
- 61415
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