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Akron, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Morgan County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,681
Population
607/sq mi density
$59,470
Median Income
$38,026 per capita
$186,500
Home Value
$247,148 Zillow
$1,070
Median Rent
20.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
54
Violent Crime/100K
581 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,470 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$186,500 home value, $1,070/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
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. 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.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Akron has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.2").