Avoca, Wisconsin
Among the top 16% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 67% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 25% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 18% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
- top 6% for property crime
- top 7% for violent crime
- bottom 4% for air quality
Limited data for Avoca — the figures below are what we have. See Richland County for a fuller picture.
Avoca is a small community in Wisconsin with about 519 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for getting around. Standout strengths include property crime, violent crime, and sales tax. It rates lower on property tax rate and air quality.
- The median home value in Avoca is $86k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Avoca is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Avoca is $813 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Avoca has a violent crime rate of 0/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Avoca is 30 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.0 in
humid 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 84% of US places
Home Value$86k16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$813better than 64% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$156better than 62% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.04%better than 9% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.67%better than 26% of US places
Unemployment1.3%better than 74% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.1 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall40.4 inbetter than 21% of US places
Sunny Days212 daysbetter than 29% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 64% of US places
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk75.7better than 34% of US places
Air Quality55 AQIbetter than 4% of US places
School Quality66.3better than 61% of US places
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 93% of US places
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 94% of US places
Community
Population51937th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.259th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0056th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.3%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.4%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.9%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.4%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 24% of US places
Walkability5.9/20better than 34% of US places
Airport Distance124 mibetter than 26% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.0%better than 57% of US places
Amenities Nearby250.48better than 73% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Avoca an affordable place to live?
- Avoca is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 84% of comparable areas. Median rent is $813.
- Is Avoca safe?
- Avoca is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 93%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in Avoca?
- Avoca averages 72°F in July and 19°F in January, with 34.1 in of annual precipitation and about 212 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Avoca?
- Public-school quality in Avoca is above average, scoring better than 61% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Avoca?
- The average one-way commute in Avoca is 30 min.