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Akron, IN

Akron, IN.

Population: 3,221 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$229,900
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+20.4%
5-year appreciation
+37.6%
10-year appreciation
+105.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$229,900
House Price Index
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/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
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.3 in
Annual snowfall
20.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Fulton County Airport (RCR) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-27 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Median annual property tax
$1,197
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
61.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,919
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, 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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