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Avon, South Dakota

Avon, South Dakota, in Bon Homme county, is 78 miles SW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 162 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 561 people in the city.

The People and Families of Avon

In Avon, about 65% of adults are married. In Avon, lots of people live on their own.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avon had a median family income of $35,000. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Avon. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Avon Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Avon is owner-occupied. The city is known in South Dakota for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Avon, 82% of commuters drive to work. Avon is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Avon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyAvon Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAvon Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Avon Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Avon Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Avon Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Avon College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Avon, SD

Comparing Avon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times105
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime96
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