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Avon, Illinois
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The former Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad station in Avon, now located in Avon Town Park.
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Location of Avon in Warren County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Fulton, Warren |
| Townships | Union, Greenbush |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 704 |
| • Density | 1,585.59/sq mi (612.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61415
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| Area code(s) | 309-465 |
| FIPS code | 17-03207 |
| GNIS ID | 2398013 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Avon, Illinois |
Avon is a small village located in Fulton County, Illinois, in the United States. A small part of the village also reaches into Warren County. In 2020, about 704 people lived there.
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History of Avon
How Avon Got Its Name
Avon was first settled in 1835 by Ira Woods and his family. The village was initially called "Woodsville" from 1837 to 1843. Later, its name changed to "Woodstock."
However, in 1852, the United States Postmaster General officially changed the name to "Avon." This was done to avoid confusion with another town named Woodstock in McHenry County, Illinois.
Avon and the Railroad
Avon used to be a very busy town, largely because of the railroad industry. The railroads helped transport cattle to meatpacking plants in Chicago. Avon also served as an important stop for trains traveling between Chicago and Quincy.
Population of Avon
How Many People Live in Avon?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 594 | — | |
| 1870 | 672 | 13.1% | |
| 1880 | 689 | 2.5% | |
| 1890 | 692 | 0.4% | |
| 1900 | 809 | 16.9% | |
| 1910 | 865 | 6.9% | |
| 1920 | 877 | 1.4% | |
| 1930 | 799 | −8.9% | |
| 1940 | 803 | 0.5% | |
| 1950 | 870 | 8.3% | |
| 1960 | 996 | 14.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,013 | 1.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,019 | 0.6% | |
| 1990 | 957 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 915 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 799 | −12.7% | |
| 2020 | 704 | −11.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the 2020 census, 704 people lived in Avon. There were 328 households in the village.
Most of the people living in Avon are White (96.16%). A small number of residents are African American (0.85%), Native American (0.28%), or from two or more races (2.27%). About 1.14% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Income in Avon
The average age of people in Avon is about 43.6 years old.
- About 24.8% of the population is under 18 years old.
- About 18.6% of the population is 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in Avon was $35,833. For families, the average income was $46,250.
Geography and Climate
Where is Avon Located?
Avon is in the northwestern part of Fulton County. A small part of the village also extends west into Warren County.
Illinois Route 41 is a main road that goes through Avon. This road leads north about 21 miles (34 km) to Galesburg. It also goes southwest about 10 miles (16 km) to Bushnell.
The village covers a total area of about 0.44 square miles (1.15 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Avon's Weather
Avon experiences a range of weather throughout the year. The table below shows the average temperatures and rainfall for the village.
| Climate data for Avon, Illinois, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 2000–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 63 (17) |
73 (23) |
81 (27) |
86 (30) |
97 (36) |
98 (37) |
102 (39) |
96 (36) |
99 (37) |
89 (32) |
77 (25) |
72 (22) |
102 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 30.8 (−0.7) |
35.5 (1.9) |
48.4 (9.1) |
61.8 (16.6) |
72.3 (22.4) |
80.5 (26.9) |
83.7 (28.7) |
82.3 (27.9) |
76.8 (24.9) |
64.2 (17.9) |
49.4 (9.7) |
36.4 (2.4) |
60.2 (15.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 21.9 (−5.6) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
37.4 (3.0) |
49.4 (9.7) |
60.7 (15.9) |
69.8 (21.0) |
73.0 (22.8) |
71.1 (21.7) |
63.9 (17.7) |
52.0 (11.1) |
39.0 (3.9) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
49.4 (9.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 13.0 (−10.6) |
16.6 (−8.6) |
26.3 (−3.2) |
37.0 (2.8) |
49.1 (9.5) |
59.0 (15.0) |
62.3 (16.8) |
59.8 (15.4) |
51.0 (10.6) |
39.8 (4.3) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
38.5 (3.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−14 (−26) |
−4 (−20) |
−1 (−18) |
26 (−3) |
44 (7) |
48 (9) |
43 (6) |
31 (−1) |
20 (−7) |
2 (−17) |
−12 (−24) |
−26 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.83 (46) |
1.84 (47) |
2.38 (60) |
3.62 (92) |
4.95 (126) |
4.38 (111) |
4.23 (107) |
3.67 (93) |
3.65 (93) |
2.85 (72) |
2.37 (60) |
1.86 (47) |
37.63 (954) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.4 (19) |
6.0 (15) |
2.7 (6.9) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.0 (2.5) |
5.8 (15) |
24.0 (61) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.0 | 6.6 | 7.7 | 9.5 | 11.0 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 94.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.8 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 12.3 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Notable People from Avon
- Ken Carpenter was a famous radio and TV announcer. He was born in Avon.
See also
In Spanish: Avon (Illinois) para niños
