Akron, IA
Living in Akron
Bikeability
19
Walkability
56
Commute
65
Public Transit
20
Affordability
97
Public Safety
93
Airports
16
Hospitals
73
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.6k
Population
+76 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate39%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$51k
Median Household Income
+$9.5k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$107k
Median Home Value
+$20k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$481
Median Monthly Rent
+$168 (2010–19)
62%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas3%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Akron
United States45
Iowa35
Plymouth County10
Property Crime in Akron
United States48
Iowa43
Plymouth County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
Apr | 48 | 3 | 3 |
May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
Nov | 35 | 1 | 5 |
Dec | 22 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Akron
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding57
Tornado26
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Akron, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Akron, IA
Ireton Christian Schools
16 miles, NE
St Agnes Elementary School
19 miles, W
Sacred Heart School
22 miles, S
Holy Cross School-St Michael Center
22 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Akron, IA
University of South Dakota
19 miles, W
Briar Cliff University
22 miles, S
Morningside College
26 miles, S
Dordt University
27 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Akron, IA
Hawarden Regional Healthcare
12 miles, N
Sanford Vermillion Hospital
19 miles, W
Floyd Valley Healthcare
20 miles, E
Dunes Surgical Hospital
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Akron, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
31 miles, S
Joe Foss Field
53 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
111 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
137 miles, S