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Akron, IA
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Akron, IA
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 $59,706 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,148. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Akron is $145,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,292. Median rent is $700/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Akron reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 940/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Akron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Akron has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.