Akron, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Morgan County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,681
Population
607/sq mi density
$59,470
Median Income
$38,026 per capita
$186,500
Home Value
$240,615 Zillow
$1,070
Median Rent
20.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,470 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$186,500 home value, $1,070/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Akron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,677 ft (1,426 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1635°N, 103.2203°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Morgan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in |
Akron has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.2").