About Ava
Ava is a small town in southern Missouri, home to 3,184 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ava is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 959 residents per square mile.
📰 Ava News Today
- Families in Ava, Mo., get back-to-school ready through annual event ky3.com · Aug 8
- Jewel Marie Miller Ozark Radio News · Aug 14
- Nora Ellen Sales Obituary (2026) - Fordland, MO - Clinkingbeard Funeral Homes, Inc. - Ava Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Raymond Haden | Ava, Missouri Douglas County Herald · Jun 5
- Lionel Daugherty Obituary Jun 3, 2026 Adams Funeral Home and Crematory · Jun 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ava Unique
- Positioned in southern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ava
- Archie's
- El Tule Oaxaca — mexican
- Haro Brothers
- Hucklebuck's — steak house
- True Brew (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ava
- Ava City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ava
- AVA ELEM.
- AVA HIGH
- AVA MIDDLE
- PLAINVIEW ELEM.
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,184
Rank in state#181 of 938
Land area3.32 sq mi
Density959/sq mi
Coordinates36.9562, -92.6660