Avoca, NE, 2017
Avoca’s story
169 years in pictures
Census counts: 166 in 1890, a peak of 270 in 2000, 178 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 4 maps from 1903 on.
- 1857Avoca is settled
AvocaNE
A town of 187, settled in 1857.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
187
2025 Census estimate · +2.7% since 2020
Typical home
$258K
+7.8% in a year
Household income
$67K
median
Median age
41.0
years
Jobs based here
3
A commuter town
Is Avoca a good place to live?
Avoca’s average trip to work is 42 minutes, above both Nebraska’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 1 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Avoca. Avoca has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
187 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Avoca: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Avoca, and how to reach them.
PowerOmaha Public Power District13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Avoca water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Avoca’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCass County ClerkCass County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6830768307 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Avoca.
Work & commute
Most of Avoca’s workers commute out: the town has 0.0 jobs for each of them
The top destinations are Lincoln (43%), Omaha (16%) and Louisville (5%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
0%work in town
| Avoca | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Avoca0%
Lincoln43%
Omaha16%
Louisville5%
Weeping Water5%
27 mi
median commute distance
3
jobs based in Avoca
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Avoca faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Avoca since 2010.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
1
paid flood claims since 2010
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Avoca
Avoca has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 15° and about 33 inches of snow falls in a winter.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–37°
Spring40–63°
Summer64–85°
Fall42–65°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Avoca is
Avoca beats the Nebraska average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 30% of Avoca adults sleep under 7 hours, below both the Nebraska town median (31%) and the median of U.S. towns (36%). 20% of Avoca adults binge drink.
| Avoca | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
6 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Avoca | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 8.3% |
CHI Health St. Mary's
16.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Homes in Avoca are worth about $258K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Avoca home is worth about $258,000, up 7.8% in a year, 7% below the Nebraska typical home. 87% of households own their home in Avoca.
$258KZillow home value
| Avoca | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $867 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Avoca$258K
Nebraska$278K
+7.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Avoca
17pages on Avoca
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Avoca; the nearest are
Southeast Community College AreaCommunity college · Public · Lincoln25.3 mi$3,690 in-state tuitionPeru State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Peru30.1 mi$8,640 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Avoca residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Avoca for work
Where Avoca’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3jobs based in Avoca
0%of working residents work in town
27 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Avoca
Village in Nebraska, US
Avoca is a village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 178 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,181 ft
- ZIP code
- 68307
Questions about Avoca
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Avoca, NE a good place to live?
Avoca has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.