Akron, IN

Indiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
1,061 Population
$59,479 Median Income
$136,900 Home Value
$885 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
37.5 yrs Median Age
12.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
3.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.0
Education

People

Population1,061
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density2,307/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 63.4%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$59,479
Per Capita Income$27,046
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty Rate3.5%
County GDP$905M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$136,900
Zillow Value$205,984
Median Rent$885
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,096

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Depression24.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Jan / Jul25° / 73°
Rain41 in/yr
Snow30 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+74.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.01
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Work From Home1.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Akron Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$59,479
Home Value$136,900
Median Rent$885
Poverty Rate3.5%
Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
Unemployment5.6%
Avg Temperature50.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,061
Population Density2,307 per sq mi
Median Age37.5 years
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63.4% Hispanic 4.9% Other 31.7%
White63.4%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races31.7%

Language

English Only68.3%
Spanish Speakers31.7%
English 68.3% Spanish 31.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.2%
Health Insurance89.3%

Income

21% below avg
Median Household Income$59,479
Per Capita Income$27,046
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$933
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$63,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.6%
Poverty Rate3.5%
Total Establishments (County)476
County GDP$905M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation47
Healthcare Facilities45
Retail Stores94
Manufacturing35
Total Establishments476

Industry Mix

Restaurants 47 Healthcare 45 Retail 94 Manufacturing 35

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$63,511
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,817

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.8 min
Work From Home1.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

51% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$136,900
Zillow Home Value Index$205,984

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied77.0%

Rental Costs

24% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$885

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedroom$1,096
3 Bedroom$1,391
4 Bedroom$1,590

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,817
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.06%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.3%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity29.0%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage89.3%
Regular Checkup77.2%
Premature Death Rate11,508 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.7 / 10
Exercise Access39.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)45
Restaurants (County)47

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

25°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.8 in
Annual Snowfall30.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Land Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density2,307 per sq mi
Latitude41.0388°
Longitude-86.0249°
County FIPS18049

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.9%
D 23.7%

Republican +51.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
High School+74.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.01

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density2,307 per sq mi
Land Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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