Ava, Missouri

Ava is the only incorporated city in Douglas County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,894 at the 2020 census. Ava is the county seat of Douglas County. The city was founded in 1871. It was renamed Ava in 1881, the town's original name having been "Militia Springs."

Ava, Missouri
Douglas County court house on the southeast corner of the Ava square
Location of Ava, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°57′17″N 92°39′59″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyDouglas
Government
  MayorBurrely Loftin
Area
  Total3.33 sq mi (8.62 km2)
  Land3.32 sq mi (8.60 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,270 ft (390 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total2,894
  Density871.16/sq mi (336.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65608
Area codes417
FIPS code29-02674
GNIS feature ID2394040
Websiteavamissouri.org
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