About Avon
Set in the western part of Illinois, Avon is a tiny community, home to 671 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Avon holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.44 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,525 residents per square mile.
📰 Avon News Today
- Abingdon/Avon High School (IL) Soccer MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Richard 'Dick' Clark Herslow Obituary – Avon, IL (1941-2026) WGIL · Jul 29
- Terry Dean Lock Obituary (2026) - Avon, IL - Martin-Hollis Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jun 2
- Kaye C. "Katie" Ainsworth Obituary Dec 29, 2025 Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory · Dec 29
- Donna Rose Martin Obituary Dec 31, 2025 McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory · Dec 31
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What Makes Avon Unique
- One of 12 places in the US named Avon — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Avon
- Abingdon-Avon Middle Sch
- Avon Elem Sch
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)671
Rank in state#760 of 1,294
Land area0.44 sq mi
Density1,525/sq mi
Coordinates40.6620, -90.4353