About Avoca
Avoca, IA is a small town located in southwestern Iowa, home to 1,685 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Avoca is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 708 residents per square mile.
📰 Avoca News Today
- One injured, one arrested after shooting in Avoca, Iowa, authorities say WOWT · Oct 10
- Rex E Davis Obituary Jun 28, 2026 - Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory · Jun 28
- Duane Johnson Obituary westerniowatoday.com · Jun 28
- Avoca man pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge, trial date set WHO13.com · Jan 15
- Robert Hein Obituary Dec 10, 2025 Fouts Funeral Home · Dec 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Avoca Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Avoca — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
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 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Avoca
- The Embers Restaurant And Lounge
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Sweet Vale of Avoca Heritage Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Avoca
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Avoca
- AHSTW High School
- AHSTW Intermediate School
- AHSTW Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,685
Rank in state#189 of 940
Land area2.38 sq mi
Density708/sq mi
Coordinates41.4828, -95.3373