Akron, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Union County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,660
Population
1,350/sq mi density
$59,706
Median Income
$33,148 per capita
$145,300
Home Value
$235,954 Zillow
$700
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,706 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,300 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Akron experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,153 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8268°N, 96.5570°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in |
Akron has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.7").