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Akron, IA
City in Plymouth County, Iowa.
Population
1,689
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,371
ZIP codes
0
Akron and its ZIP codes
Akron at a glance
- Akron is about 24 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 194th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $66,250 a year, 12% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,900 (24% below Iowa) and median rent is $710 a month.
Local data for Akron, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Akron, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,250
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$157,900
Median rent
$710/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (497), Irish Americans (176), Dutch Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plymouth County. PPP loans are for Akron.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,434
11,642 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,887
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$171M
FY 2026, $6,645 per person
How people get to work
Akron, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Akron, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
868
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 7°F
29.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Akron, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Akron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestfieldCity | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Richland, SDCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 5.6 |
| ChatsworthCity | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Elk Point, SDCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| HawardenCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| CraigCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Alcester, SDCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| BrunsvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Burbank, SDCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Jefferson, SDCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| IretonCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| MerrillCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| StrubleCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| HintonCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Vermillion, SDCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| Le MarsCity | 20 mi | 8.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Akron, IA in?
- Akron is in Plymouth County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Akron, IA?
- About 1,689 people live in Akron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Akron?
- Nearby places include Westfield (5.5 mi), Richland, SD (6.4 mi), Chatsworth (6.6 mi), Elk Point, SD (12 mi), Hawarden (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023