Akron, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Hale County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

354 Population 513/sq mi density

$43,375 Median Income $18,783 per capita

$80,000 Home Value $126,353 Zillow

64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

1,195 Violent Crime/100K 4,007 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$43,375 median income, 5.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$80,000 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,195 violent crimes/100K (214% above avg)

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Akron (8)

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dramatic scenes of violent police aggression against civil rights protesters in Birmingham, Alabama we...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Museum Exhibits

Weather: Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to damp, wet, cold in the winter. Visitors should dress in comfortable clothing during the summer season, wear comfortable...

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Chickasaw State Park

State Park

489 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Clarkco State Park

State Park

820 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lake Lowndes State Park

State Park

594 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lake Lurleen State Park

State Park

1,647 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Paul M. Grist State Park

State Park

990 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Rickwood Caverns State Park

State Park

386 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Roland Cooper State Park

State Park

206 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0