Avilla, Indiana, 2016
Avilla’s story
180 years in pictures
Census counts: 138 in 1870, 2,438 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2016 and 4 maps from 1957 on.
- 1846Avilla is settled
AvillaIN
A town of 2,487, settled in 1846.
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
2,487
2025 Census estimate · +1.8% since 2020
Typical home
$287K
+3.5% in a year
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
34.2
years
Jobs based here
1,510
Balanced
Is Avilla a good place to live?
The best of Avilla’s subject grades is an A for cost of living; the weakest is a C− for walkability. Avilla’s median age is 34.2 years, where Indiana’s towns sit at 39.4 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Avilla has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Avilla stand out
Where Avilla beats most towns.
How Avilla grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far Avilla is from typical.
Cost of livingAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.4 of 20; 3.2% of households have no car; 0.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 24% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Jobs & income$79K median household incomeB+Open →HealthParkview Noble Hospital 6.7 miles awayBOpen →SchoolsBehind 51% of Indiana districts on tests and graduationB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksC−Open →History3 notable people born hereBOpen →Civic life5.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateCold winters, 83° summer afternoons, 30″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives here–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Avilla: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Avilla, and how to reach them.
PowerTown of AvillaEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterAvilla Water DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Avilla’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNoble County Clerk's OfficeNoble County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4671046710 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Avilla.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Avilla faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 76% of U.S. communities.
24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Avilla has four seasons and pleasant summers
Avilla has chilly winters and pleasant summers. At 83°F, Avilla’s July high is near the Indiana town median (84°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
30″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–35°
Spring38–59°
Summer60–81°
Fall42–62°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
With 1.3 jobs for every working resident, Avilla draws in 1,427 commuters
Most working residents leave Avilla for work: only 7% work in town. The average trip to work in Avilla is 28 minutes. Since 2013, Avilla has lost 170 jobs, to 1,510 in 2023.
7%work in town
| Avilla | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 7.2% | 11% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Avilla7%
Fort Wayne26%
Kendallville9%
Auburn5%
Albion3%
16 mi
median commute distance
1,510
jobs based in Avilla
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 17% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like Indiana’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Indiana average. 26% of residents are under 18 in Avilla. 20% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 30% across Indiana.
34.2median age · IN 38.1
| Avilla | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% | 23% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 20% | 22% | 29% |
AvillaIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school42%
Some college22%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate5%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.6 points. Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Avilla | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 19.3% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.9% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.4% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.8% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 5.7% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.4% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.6% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.4% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 41.5% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.5% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.1% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.7% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,500, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade A
The typical home in Avilla is valued at about $287K
The typical Avilla home is worth about $287,000, up 3.5% in a year, 12% above the Indiana typical home. Avilla’s median rent is $759 a month.
$287KZillow home value
| Avilla | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $759 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 72% | 76% | 73% |
Typical home value
Avilla$287K
Indiana$257K
+3.5%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthB
Avilla is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Avilla beats the Indiana average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 18% of Avilla adults binge drink.
56%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Avilla | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
4 better28 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Avilla | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.2% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.5% | 8.4% |
Parkview Noble Hospital
6.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 21 attractions →Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Avilla. Close and well known come first.
9 mi MuseumAuburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
18 mi Zoo & aquariumFort Wayne Children's Zoo24 mi Theme parkFun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo
20 mi MuseumFort Wayne Museum of Art
21 mi GardenFoellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
36 mi MuseumUnited States Vice Presidential MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum: Michael Walter, a.k.a. Cuppysfriend, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Wayne Children's Zoo: Momoneymoproblemz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Wayne Museum of Art: Momoneymoproblemz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0 · United States Vice Presidential Museum: Pilcrow, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Avilla
18pages on Avilla
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Avilla; the nearest are
Concordia Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fort Wayne16.7 miPurdue University Fort WayneUniversity or college · Public · Fort Wayne18.2 mi$9,532 in-state tuitionGlen Oaks Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Centreville, MI39 mi$4,176 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Avilla residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
Famous people from Avilla
3 notable people were born in Avilla.
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About Avilla
Town in Indiana, United States
Avilla is a town in Allen Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 2,438 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 965 ft
- ZIP code
- 46710
- Area code
- 260
Questions about Avilla
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Avilla, IN expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.
What is Avilla, IN known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Chick Stahl and Herbert Hice Whetzel.