What are the schools like in Avon, SD?

Avon is served primarily by Avon School District 04-1. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Avon?

The median household income in Avon, SD is $49,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Avon, SD?

Avon has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.6 inches.

Avon, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Avon, SD affordable or expensive?

Avon's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Avon is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $73,000 and the median rent is $635 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Avon, SD?

Avon has a violent crime rate of 29.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 29.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Avon, SD a Good Place to Live?

Avon is a small town of 707 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $49,750 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Avon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Avon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Avon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.5

Avon's overall cost of living index is 85.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Avon costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Avon, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$73,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$635	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Avon's violent crime rate is 29.0 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.0 /100k

Property Crime

29.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Avon is served primarily by Avon School District 04-1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Avon, SD	National Avg
School District	Avon School District 04-1	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Avon sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 26.2 inches of annual precipitation and 36.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Avon, SD
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	26.2"
Annual Snowfall	36.6"

Demographics

Metric	Avon, SD	National Avg
Population	707	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	40.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dante, SD 7 mi Tyndall, SD 10 mi Clearfield Colony, SD 10 mi Wagner, SD 13 mi Springfield, SD 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Avon

Avon, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57315

Avon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avon, SD affordable or expensive?

Avon's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Avon roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $73,000 and median rent is $635/month.

What is the crime rate in Avon, SD?

Avon's violent crime rate is 29.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 29.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Avon?

Public schools in Avon are operated by Avon School District 04-1. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Avon, SD a good place to live?

Avon, SD has a population of 707, a median household income of $49,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Avon?

Avon averages 28.9°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.2 inches with about 36.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Avon?

Avon, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57315.

What is the population of Avon?

The population of Avon, South Dakota is 707 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Avon?

Key numbers for living in Avon: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $73,000, median household income $49,750, crime index 5 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Avon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.