At a Glance
Median Income
$59,706
$33,148 per capita
Home Value
$145,300
Zillow: $235,954
Median Rent
$700/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
15.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Akron a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.0% (72% 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 $235,954. 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.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,660
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,350/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,706
Per Capita$33,148
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$2,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,409
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,300
Rent$700
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$235,954
Housing Units769
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,783/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain29.4 in/yr
Elevation1,153 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Akron was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.