Avon Park, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,879 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,845 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$431 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$734 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Highlands County
4
Sebring Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Highlands County
6
Sebring Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 60
Feb 3 0 63
Mar 4 0 67
Apr 2 0 71
May 3 0 76
Jun 8 0 80
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 6 0 81
Oct 3 0 75
Nov 2 0 69
Dec 2 0 63

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, FL State Senate District 29, FL State House District 83, FL
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Schools

Avon Park Middle School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Avon Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Parkview Pre-K
1 miles, E
Avon Park High School
1 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

South Florida State College
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Webber International University
17 miles, N • 1.9 star
Warner University
17 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Adventhealth Sebring
4 miles, S • 4.1 star
Highlands Regional Medical Center
10 miles, S • 2.3 star
Adventhealth Wauchula
19 miles, W • 5 star
Adventhealth Lake Wales
22 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Punta Gorda Airport
55 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Orlando International Airport
59 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Melbourne International Airport
64 miles, E • 1 star
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