Why visit Avon
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 112 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hendricks County Bridge Number 316, Regal Shiloh Crossing, John W. McClain House and Plainfield Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Avon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Avon
Avon is a town in Washington and Lincoln Townships, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 21,474 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Avon, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Hendricks County Bridge Number 316
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks5
John W. McClain House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Plainfield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Smith Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
THI and E Interurban Depot-Substation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Railway station in Indiana, the United States of America
A.A. Parsons Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Burnett Woods Park & Nature Preserve
Park · 1.1 mi
855 South Dan Jones Road, Avon
Murphy Aquatic Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.1 mi
753 South County Road 625 East, Avon
WWII Memorial Park
Park · 1.1 mi
The World War II Memorial Park is a 1 acre park located at the Northwest corner of Dan Jones and 100 S. Established in 2013, the park...
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes112
Cabin Coffee Co
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
5530 E US Highway 36, Avon
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:00
Shin Dig
Restaurant · American, Burger, Pizza · 3.9 mi
2498 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 2.8 mi
10243 Rockville Road, Avon
100 more on the map.
History
The first settlement at Avon was made around 1830. The first post office at Avon opened as "Smootsdell", in 1868. It was renamed "Avon" in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902. The present name comes from the River Avon in England.
From the History section of Avon, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
White House Suites Plainfield
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
2688 East Main Street, Plainfield
Churches and places of worship18
Kingsway Christian Church
Church · Christian · 1.3 mi
7981 E County Rd 100 N, Avon
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
School · 5.7 mi
1150 N Girls School Rd, Indianapolis
Healthcare9
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems - Avon Satellite
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
6655 US Hightway 36, Avon
Map of Avon
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 67°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 2.6 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Indianapolis Eagle Creek Ap (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hendricks County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Plainfield 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Brownsburg 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Danville 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Clermont 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Speedway 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Belleville 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Pittsboro 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Carmel 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Fishers 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Avon 200 Sculpture, Michaeldavisson, CC0
- Hendricks County Bridge 316 northern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- John W. McClain House, Nyttend, Public domain
- THI and E Interurban Depot-Substation in Plainfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Main near Center in Plainfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Smith Farmhouse near Plainfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- A.A. Parsons Farmstead fields, Nyttend, Public domain
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