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CO area data

Akron, CO

Akron, CO.

Population: 2,247 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$245,326
1-year appreciation
-5.0%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+15.2%
10-year appreciation
+119.5%
All-time peak (2025-09)
$260,499
House Price Index
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
4

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
hail, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-6 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Median annual property tax
$994
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
40.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
681
Average weekly wage
$899
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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