Avon Park, Florida

Population 8,862

Avon Park is located in Highlands County, FL. The population is 8,862, making Avon Park the 2nd largest city in Highlands County.

There are 6 public schools in Avon Park with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Avon Park is very low , and there are 42 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Avon Park is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Avon Park property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Avon Park include Lemon Grove, Sebring and Frostproof.

Avon Park Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 26.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.2%

Crime Rate

49.03% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 100
  • Violent Crimes: 518
  • Robbery: 118
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

71.43% Higher than national avg.
  • 42 offenders in Avon Park
  • 47.39 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

80 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 75

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Avon Park, FL and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Avon Park's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
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3 Private Schools

Central Florida Academy

Parkview Pre-k

Walker Memorial Academy

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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32 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2006, the city of Avon Park, FL issued 32 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 32 permits, 7 were issued for single family homes and 25 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2005, the city of Avon Park, FL issued 15 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $719
  • 1 Bedroom: $760
  • 2 Bedrooms: $959
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,249
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,510

Zip Codes

33825 33826 33843 33857 33870 33872 33898 34972

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Environmental Hazards

80 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Avon Park, FL has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Avon Park, FL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index VERY HIGH 7.35 Average
    Avon Park, FL is a very high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 62.33°
  • February 63.45°
  • March 64.6°
  • April 72.63°
  • May 76.38°
  • June 80.38°
  • July 83.02°
  • August 82.13°
  • September 80.33°
  • October 73.73°
  • November 67°
  • December 62.13°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Avon Park, FL

Earthquakes
Avon Park, FL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Avon Park, FL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Avon Park, FL has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Avon Park, FL has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Avon Park, FL: $27,793

Unemployment

Unemployment in Avon Park is 4.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.78%
White Collar - 43.22%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • Tom Rooney

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

2 Cemeteries view all

15 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Avon Park, FL

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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