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Akron, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,133
Population
3,360/sq mi density
$74,360
Median Income
$39,891 per capita
$250,400
Home Value
$336,820 Zillow
$1,106
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
50
Violent Crime/100K
397 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,360 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,400 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Akron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1578°N, 76.2034°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Akron has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").