What is the population of Ava, Illinois?

Ava has a population of approximately 561 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Ava, Illinois located?

Ava is located in Illinois, United States, at approximate coordinates 37.8885°, -89.4963°.

What is the median household income in Ava?

The median household income in Ava is approximately $55,368 based on the most recent open data.

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Ava

Total population

561

Median home value

$90,500

5.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$55,368

Ava$55k

National$74k

Elevation186 m

Land area2.76 km²

Weather90°F · Sunny

Coordinates37.89°, -89.50°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

186 m

Area

2.76 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Ava is a city in northwest Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 553 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

Geography

Ava is located in northwestern Jackson County. Illinois Route 4 passes through the town as Knauer Street, leading northwest to Steeleville and east to its end at Illinois Route 13. Murphysboro, the county seat, is southeast of Ava. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Ava has a total area of , of which (or 99.16%) is land and (or 0.84%) is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

35.7

Median home value

$90,500

Housing units

289

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

5.2%

Race & ethnicity

White

97.3%

Black

0.4%

Asian

Hispanic

1.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

37.8885

Longitude

-89.4963

Water area

0.01 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Columbus Day

90°F

Sunny

Tonight

66°F

Clear

Tuesday

92°F

Sunny

Tuesday Night

70°F

Mostly Clear then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wednesday

84°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Wednesday Night

65°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Ava, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

31.2%

Diabetes

9.9%

Adult obesity

40.4%

Binge drinking

20%

Adult smoking

16.8%

No leisure activity

24%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

34,978

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,012
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
969
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
853
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
759
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
756
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
710
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
600
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
587

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Trico Elementary School
Elementary · Campbell Hill · 456 students · 17.5:1 ratio
Trico Senior High School
High · Campbell Hill · 240 students · 12.6:1 ratio
Trico Jr High School
Middle · Campbell Hill · 168 students · 12.9:1 ratio
Elverado Intermediate School
Elementary · Vergennes · 82 students · 11.7:1 ratio
Elverado Junior High School
Middle · Vergennes · 73 students · 9.1:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).