Ava
City in Douglas County, Missouri

Ava is a city in Douglas County, Missouri, with 2,894 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,283 ft (391 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mansfield, 11.6 miles NE.
- 2,894residents (2020 Census)
- 1,283 ftelevation · 391 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.6 km²
- 871 / sq mipopulation density
- 65608ZIP code
About Ava
Ava is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Missouri, United States, that is the only incorporated city in the county. The population was 2,894 at the 2020 census. The city was founded in 1871. It was renamed Ava in 1881, the town's original name having been Militia Springs.
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Living in Ava
- Median household income
- $42,500
- Median home value
- $148,000
- Median rent
- $696/mo
- Median age
- 34.9
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Ava had 2,894 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,894 |
|---|---|
| Density | 871 per sq mi (336 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ava at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,894 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.32 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9562° N, 92.6660° W |
| ZIP code | 65608 |
| Official website | avamissouri.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2902674 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ava
- Mansfield11.6 mi NE
- Wasola13.5 mi SE
- Seymour14.4 mi NW
- Norwood17.2 mi NE
- Diggins18.1 mi NW
- Fordland20.5 mi NW
- Hartville22.0 mi N
- Sparta23.3 mi W
- Rogersville25.1 mi NW
- Mountain Grove25.2 mi NE
- Taneyville25.4 mi SW
- Theodosia26.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Ava
What county is Ava in?
Ava is in Douglas County, Missouri.
What is the population of Ava, MO?
2,894 people lived in Ava at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ava, MO?
The ZIP code of Ava is 65608.
What is the elevation of Ava?
1,283 feet (391 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ava?
Mansfield (11.6 mi), Wasola (13.5 mi), Seymour (14.4 mi), Norwood (17.2 mi), Diggins (18.1 mi).
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