Avon Minnesota Map

About Avon, Minnesota

Avon is a locality in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,552. The population density is 338.7 people per km². Avon is located at 45.6091°N, 94.4517°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56310.

Avon lies where the land begins to roll, a gentle incline toward the broader curves of central Minnesota. It lies 14.4 miles west-north-west of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 284°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-north-west of St. Joseph. Fields of corn and soybeans, stitched in shades of emerald and gold, stretch to horizons that seem to breathe with the sky. The air here carries a clean scent of turned earth and distant pines, a fragrance that settles into the quiet afternoons. Roads, like faded ribbons, crisscross the landscape, connecting farmsteads and hinting at the steady pulse of life that animates this place. The land itself, shaped by ancient glaciers, offers a subtle undulation, a quiet grace in its contours that invites contemplation and a slower pace. Even the light, as it filters through the leaves of scattered oak and maple, seems to hold a particular softness, a diffused warmth that softens the edges of the day. This corner of Stearns County has long been tied to the bounty of the soil, its economy rooted in the agricultural traditions that continue to define its character. Generations have worked this land, coaxing forth harvests that feed not only the local tables but also reach further afield. The presence of the Watab River, a murmur through the nearby landscape, once served as a vital artery, and its memory still whispers of early settlements and their reliance on its flow. Avon itself, while humble, has grown steadily, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made their homes here, building a community that values connection and the simple, honest work of living. The character of Avon is one of quiet resilience, a place where the past is respected but the present is actively shaped by the hands of its people.

About This Avon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Avon, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.609131, -94.451667. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Avon and Stearns County.

Detailed location data for Avon includes the ZIP code (56310), telephone area code (320), county seat of Stearns County (St. Cloud), and school district assignment (Albany Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Avon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.