Akron, IA

Living in Akron

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 56
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 32
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Schools 99
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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

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Sacred Heart School
22 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Akron, IA

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Morningside College
26 miles, S
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Dordt University
27 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Akron, IA

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Airports

Airports near Akron, IA

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Joe Foss Field
53 miles, N
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Eppley Airfield
111 miles, S
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Lincoln Airport
137 miles, S