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Akron, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Morgan County County
Akron, CO
At a Glance
How Akron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Akron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Akron a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Akron residents earn a median household income of $59,470 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,026. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Akron is $186,500 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,148. Median rent is $1,070/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Akron reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 581/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Akron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Akron has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.