About Avondale
Set in the southeastern part of Colorado, Avondale is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Avondale is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.63 square miles.
📰 Avondale News Today
- Avondale: Fields of Devotion History Colorado · Jun 19
- Obituary for Bernard R. Trujillo Angelus Chapel Mortuaries · May 4
- Stephen J. Klismith Obituary (2026) - Avondale, CO - Shuda Funeral Chapel - Stevens Point Legacy obituary · Jul 21
- Colorado Drought Worsens Ahead of Spring Irrigation Successful Farming · Feb 20
- Lydia Baca Obituary - Colorado Springs, CO Dignity Memorial · Jan 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Avondale Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Avondale — but the Colorado one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Avondale
- Johnny's Drive Inn
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Avondale
- Avondale Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.63 sq mi
Coordinates38.2352, -104.3482