Quality of Life and Culture in Akron, IA - PlaceVista

Akron, IA A

Population: 1,527

Home Price: $110,900

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Overview

Akron is a small town in the state of Iowa with a population of 1,527. Akron has a four seasons climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Medium Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (A) Excellent
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 22.9 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Akron, IA

Employment and Income	Akron	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$28,251	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$53,750	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	6.6%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Akron	Iowa	United States
Median Age	41.6	42.5	42.3

Gender	Akron	Iowa	United States
Male	43.9%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	56.1%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Akron	Iowa	United States
White	93.2%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	3.4%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	1.7%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	1.6%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Akron	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$110,900	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$554	$525	$801
Family Households	42.5%	42.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	36.6%	36.6%	26.2%
Homeowners	71.8%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	28.2%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Akron	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	3.7%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	38.0%	38.0%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	23.1%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	10.5%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	13.5%	13.0%	15.0%

Proficiency	Akron	Iowa	United States
Mathematics	81.2%	71.2%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	82.8%	70.6%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Akron	Iowa	United States
Murder	NA	1.0	3.0
Rape	NA	46.6	38.0
Robbery	NA	13.1	40.7
Assault	NA	226.3	188.5

Property Crime	Akron	Iowa	United States
Burglary	NA	311.2	336.1
Theft	NA	1237.5	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	121.6	167.1
Arson	NA	9.1	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Akron, IA

bacon
barbeque
chili
pork
salads

pizzas
cheeseburger
hot dogs
bread
nachos

bagel
vegetarian
gravy
bbq sauce
mexican

tacos
steak
mcdonalds
drinks
meal

baseball
morningside college
coaches
football
outdoors

teams
tennis
volleyball
softball
athletes

wrestling
basketball

frida kahlos
artists
nature
comics
nfts

craft
creative

playing guitar
outdoors
books
comics

tv
journalism
sports
programming
advertising

communications
celebrity
lifestyle
marketing
creative

winter
facility
summer
pool
nature

sports
swimming pool
rec
lawn
space

shopping center
post office
postal address
packaged
carts

kits
depot
packages
warehouse
brands

advertising
hobby lobby
supplies
deals
mcdonalds

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