City safety & data profile

Avon ParkFL

Avon Park, FL is a 10K-resident city in Highlands County with a median household income of $36,485.

Highlands County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Avon Park, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Avon Park has a population larger than 1% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $144,700.

Data updated 2026-07-20

10K
Population
Top 99%
By size
$36,485
Median income
$144,700
Median home
23.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Avon Park

Avon Park posts a median household income higher than 1% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 99%
by median income, US cities

Where Avon Park income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$36,485 Bottom 1% higher than 1% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Avon Park, FL beyond the headline numbers

Avon Park sits inside Highlands County, Florida, at roughly 27.60°N, -81.51°W. Population 10,086, $36,485 median household income. Median home value $144,700, median rent $921. Poverty rate 23.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Avon Park's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.9%, then obesity at 41.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Avon Park from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,086
Avon Park
Median Income
$36,485
-46% vs avg
Median Home Value
$144,700
-36% vs avg
Median Age
49.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Highlands County) - Avon Park's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
106K+8%
Median Income
$54,897+54%
Median Home Value
$187,900+101%
Poverty Rate
15.3%-24%
Unemployment
6.4%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Avon Park, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$921/mo
Poverty Rate
23.3% +64% vs avg
Unemployment 9.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 10.7%
Work From Home 3.8%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 42.8%
African American 27.1%
Asian 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.9%
Obesity
41.5%
Short Sleep Duration
40.3%
Physical Inactivity
38.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
22.8%
Diabetes
20%
Frequent Physical Distress
19.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.7%
Current Smoking
17.5%
Binge Drinking
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 46.5%
Annual Checkup 80.5%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
10.9%
Current Asthma
10.7%
Stroke
5.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Avon Park, FL? ▼
Avon Park, FL has a population of 10,086 people, located in Highlands County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Avon Park? ▼
The median household income in Avon Park, FL is $36,485 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 23.3%.
What is the median home value in Avon Park? ▼
The median home value in Avon Park, FL is $144,700. Median rent is $921/month.
What are the top health concerns in Avon Park? ▼
The top health indicators in Avon Park include High Blood Pressure (45.9%), Obesity (41.5%), Short Sleep Duration (40.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Avon Park? ▼
The median age in Avon Park, FL is 49.5 years. 10.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Avon Park, FL is located in Highlands County, Florida. With a population of 10K and a $36,485 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the Avon Park area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Avon Park's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Highlands County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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