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Akron, IA

Akron, IA.

Population: 2,342 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,440
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.3%
5-year appreciation
+37.3%
10-year appreciation
+90.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$238,440
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
31.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Missouri National Recreational River (57 mi)
Nearest airport
Fleurish Farm Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-63 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Median annual property tax
$2,196
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
67.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,104
Average weekly wage
$1,216
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

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Data last updated

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

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