The Town FilesAvon, Illinois
Village in Fulton County · population 704 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $62,200
- Household income
- $50,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 43.4
Avon is a village of 704 people in Fulton County, Illinois. The median home is worth $62,200, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 98% of Illinois towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of Illinois towns.
How Avon ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Avon is worth $62,200, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.2 times the median household income of $50,000, which is more affordable than 98% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $875 a month. 87.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Avon | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $62,200 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $875 | $960 |
| Median household income | $50,000 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 87.7% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1947 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.5% | — |
Who lives in Avon
| People | Avon | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 90.4% |
Weather in Avon
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 13.0°F. About 37.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.0 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 144 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Avon since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 23, 1975 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 26, 2017.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 8,642 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,887 a year. Unemployment was 5.3% in 2023; in Avon itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Avon
2 public schools with 239 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon-Avon Middle Sch | 6-8 | 193 | 12.9 |
| Avon Elem Sch | PK-1 | 46 | 9.2 |
Towns near Avon
- Bushnell, IL8.5 mi · 2,718 people · home $71,900
- Abingdon, IL10.0 mi · 2,951 people · home $99,600
- Roseville, IL12.9 mi · 892 people · home $85,700
- Cuba, IL17.2 mi · 1,184 people · home $63,900
- Macomb, IL18.6 mi · 15,051 people · home $103,300
- Knoxville, IL18.6 mi · 2,901 people · home $145,300
- Galesburg, IL20.1 mi · 30,052 people · home $96,400
- East Galesburg, IL20.5 mi · 763 people · home $123,700
Avon questions
Is Avon, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Avon scores better for retirees than 50% of Illinois towns and quieter than 98%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Avon?
The median owner-occupied home in Avon is valued at $62,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,000, so homes cost about 1.2 times income. Median rent is $875 a month.
What is the weather like in Avon?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 13.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.6 inches of precipitation a year and 24.0 inches of snow.
Does Avon get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Avon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 23, 1975. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)