Akron, AL
Living in Akron
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
6
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
86
Airports
13
Hospitals
34
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
30
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
315
Population
-198 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
-4 (2010–19)
5%
College-Educated
-7% (2010–19)
55%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black74%
Caucasian26%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate45%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree<1%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone45%
Economy
$25k
Median Household Income
-$3.6k (2010–19)
72%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
42 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K49%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$100K to $124K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector57%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation59%
Mgt, science, and arts4%
Sales and office5%
Service31%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$34k
Median Home Value
-$22k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$106 (2010–19)
48%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached61%
Mobile home39%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K64%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
LP gas3%
Utility gas34%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Akron
United States45
Alabama48
Tuscaloosa Metro Area44
Hale County16
Property Crime in Akron
United States48
Alabama52
Tuscaloosa Metro Area62
Hale County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Akron
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding75
Tornado47
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Akron, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Akron, AL
Lighthouse Christian School
15 miles, W
Southern Academy
15 miles, SE
Holy Spirit Catholic School
24 miles, NE
Holy Spirit Elementary School
24 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Akron, AL
Stillman College
24 miles, N
The University of Alabama
26 miles, NE
Judson College
30 miles, SE
University of West Alabama
33 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Akron, AL
Greene County Hospital
9 miles, W
Mary S Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center
26 miles, NE
Bryce Hospital
26 miles, NE
Dch Regional Medical Center
26 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Akron, AL
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
63 miles, NW
Key Field
70 miles, SW
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
74 miles, NE
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
88 miles, SE