Avon Park, FL

Living in Avon Park

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Bikeability 53
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Walkability 56
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 29
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Schools 48
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Residents

10k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
68% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black31%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate39%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income +$2.2k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector83%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office21%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$70k Median Home Value -$22k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$576 Median Monthly Rent +$118 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity99%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas<1%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Avon Park

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Florida50
Sebring Metro Area40
Highlands County40

Property Crime in Avon Park

United States48
Florida57
Sebring Metro Area58
Highlands County58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 61 2 0
Feb 63 3 0
Mar 67 4 0
Apr 71 3 0
May 76 3 0
Jun 80 8 0
Jul 82 7 0
Aug 82 8 0
Sep 81 7 0
Oct 75 4 0
Nov 69 3 0
Dec 63 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Avon Park

Inland Flooding20
Tornado17
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Avon Park, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Avon Park, FL

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Parkview Pre-K
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Avon Park, FL

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Warner University
17 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Avon Park, FL

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Adventhealth Wauchula
19 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Avon Park, FL

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Punta Gorda Airport
55 miles, SW
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