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Avon, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 608.
Population change since 2000: +3.8%
 
Males: 316  (52.0%)
Females: 292  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

45.6 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53520.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,085 (it was $47,321 in 2000)
Avon:

$69,085
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,398 (it was $18,770 in 2000)

Avon town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $245,132 (it was $114,800 in 2000)
Avon:

$245,132
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $238,082; detached houses: $245,053; townhouses or other attached units: $203,498; in 2-unit structures: $189,869; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $159,516; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $150,313; mobile homes: $51,766
March 2022 cost of living index in Avon: 92.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Avon, WI (2010)
    • 58996.9%White alone
    • 71.2%Hispanic
    • 40.7%Two or more races
    • 30.5%Black alone
    • 30.5%American Indian alone
    • 20.3%Asian alone

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Ancestries: German (33.1%), Norwegian (14.5%), Irish (13.7%), English (11.4%), Swiss (5.3%), French (4.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 36.1 square miles.

Population density: 17 people per square mile   (very low).

Avon, Wisconsin map

5 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.9%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Avon town:

1.6% ($1,866)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Janesville, WI (16.6 miles , pop. 59,498).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (36.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (96.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Orfordville, WI (2.3 miles ),
Brodhead, WI (2.4 miles ),
Newark, WI (2.5 miles ),
Spring Grove, WI (2.6 miles ),
Hanover, WI (2.9 miles),
Footville, WI (3.0 miles ),
Durand, IL (3.0 miles ),
Decatur, WI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.56 N, Longitude: 89.29 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

Distribution of median household income in Avon, WI in 2022
Avon satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $104,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $310,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $395,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $222,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $128,300
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $210,000
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $188,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Avon, WI residents
Average permit cost in Avon, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +24 (+4.3%).
Most common industries in Avon, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Machinery (14.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.2%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.5%)
  • Health care (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (20.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.2%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.2%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Educational services (13.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.8%)
  • Machinery (6.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Avon, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (16.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.9%)
  • Registered nurses (4.9%)

Average climate in Avon, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 94.4. This is worse than average.

City:

94.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2012 was 35.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.5
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Avon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 58% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.7 miles away from the Avon town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 44.9 miles away from the town center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Avon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 52% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 293.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 78.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 268.9 miles away from Avon center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 293.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 57.7 miles away from Avon center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 326.2 miles away from Avon center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Rock County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Avon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Avon:

  • MEDINA NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; DURAND, IL)
  • ABARIS CTR FOR CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT (Hospital, about 14 miles away; BELOIT, WI)
  • FAIR OAKS REHAB AND HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SOUTH BELOIT, IL)
  • CEDAR CREST HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; JANESVILLE, WI)
  • PREMIER REHAB AND SKILLED NURSING (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BELOIT, WI)
  • BELOIT CONV CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BELOIT, WI)
  • BELOIT HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BELOIT, WI)

Amtrak stations near Avon:

  • 14 miles: BELOIT (HWY. 75 & HWY. 51) - Bus Station . Services: call for taxi service.
  • 18 miles: JANESVILLE (3136 EAST COUNTY ROAD O)
  • 19 miles: JANESVILLE (HWY. 26 & HWY. 14) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Avon:

  • Rock Valley College (about 24 miles; Rockford, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,269)
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about 34 miles; Whitewater, WI; FT enrollment: 11,124)
  • Edgewood College (about 36 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 36 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 37 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 39 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 41 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)

Points of interest:

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Church in Avon: Avon Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Northrup Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Taylor Creek (A), Willow Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Avon include: Avon Bottoms State Natural Area (1), Swenson Wet Prairie State Natural Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Theodore W. Goldin - Army Medal of Honor recipient.

Rock County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

76.5%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.5%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

9.9%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.1%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Avon:

Marital status in Avon, WI
  • Never married: 15.7%
  • Now married: 70.3%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

For population 25 years and over in Avon:

  • High school or higher: 79.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Avon, WI (based on Rock County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic27,15812
Mainline Protestant24,20848
Evangelical Protestant22,17780
Other1,34713
Black Protestant9414
None84,500-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 22
Rock County:

1.38 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Rock County:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Rock County:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 65
Here:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 130
Rock County:

8.16 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Rock County:

8.4%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.5%
State:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Rock County:

13.5%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Avon:

  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WTJK (1380 AM; 5 kW; SOUTH BELOIT, IL; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WROK (1440 AM; 5 kW; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFRL (1570 AM; 5 kW; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: MAYFAIR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTDY (1670 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Avon:

  • WKPO (105.9 FM; EVANSVILLE, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WJVL (99.9 FM; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WFEN (88.3 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAITH ACADEMY, DBA WFEN)
  • WKMQ-FM (96.7 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGFB (103.1 FM; ROCKTON, IL; Owner: WRWC, Inc.)
  • WSJY (107.3 FM; FORT ATKINSON, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WNIE (89.1 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WEKZ-FM (93.7 FM; MONROE, WI; Owner: RONALD M.SPIELMAN & SCOTT THOMPSON)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WYHY (95.3 FM; WINNEBAGO, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZEE (104.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGSL (91.1 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER SCHOOL)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WORT (89.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BACK PORCH RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQFL (100.9 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUEST FOR LIFE, INC.)
  • WXXQ (98.5 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMGN (98.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WZOK (97.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMMM-FM (105.5 FM; VERONA, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WXRX (104.9 FM; BELVIDERE, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Avon:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • W65EE (Channel 65; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WIFR (Channel 23; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WFBN-LP (Channel 33; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WEIGEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTVO (Channel 17; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WINNEBAGO TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WREX-TV (Channel 13; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WREX TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WQRF-TV (Channel 39; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUORUM OF ROCKFORD LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMTV (Channel 15; MADISON, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WCFC-CA (Channel 51; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS OF CHICAGOLAND, INC.)
  • WQFL-CA (Channel 8; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAMILY VALUES ORGANIZATION, INC.)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Avon: Theodore W. Goldin.

  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 25.1mTotal length
  • 6,109Total average daily traffic
  • 201Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,463Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
New bridges in Avon, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Avon, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Avon, WI
  • 74.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.9%Wood
  • 3.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Avon, WI
  • 75.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Avon compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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