Akron, Iowa

Back to Akron, IA housing info, Plymouth County, Iowa, IA smaller cities, IA small cities, All Cities. We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Akron, IA Plymouth County Population in July 2008: 1,420. Population change since 2000: -4.6%   Males: 680   (48.0%) Females: 740   (52.0%) Median resident age:   41.9 years Iowa median age:   36.6 years Zip codes: 51001. Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,916 (it was $29,583 in 2000) Akron:   $37,916 Iowa:   $47,292 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $25,060 Akron:   $25,060 Iowa:   $24,566 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $105,363 (it was $71,100 in 2000) Akron:   $105,363 Iowa:   $117,900 Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $111,866; Detached houses: $112,294; Townhouses or other attached units: $199,256; In 2-unit structures: $124,597; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $84,782; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $120,023; Mobile homes: $20,455 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 51001 Akron, IA residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Races in Akron: White Non-Hispanic (98.9%) 2008 cost of living index in Akron: 77.5 (low, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Akron, Iowa on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users: How Do You Like Living In Iowa?  (395 replies) Is there any manufacturing in Des Moines?  (31 replies) Oakwood Village/Coral Ridge Mall  (16 replies) Latest news from Akron, IA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: German (43.6%), Irish (14.9%), English (10.6%), Norwegian (8.9%), Swedish (6.7%), United States (6.7%). Current Local Time: CST time zone Incorporated on 09/7/1882 Elevation: 1147 feet Land area: 1.21 square miles. Population density: 1175 people per square mile   (low).

Latitude: 42.83 N, Longitude: 96.56 W

Area code: 712

Average climate in Akron, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Akron-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 167% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/28/1986, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.3 miles away from the Akron city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/14/1967, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.1 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Akron-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 54.6 miles away from Akron center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 78.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/19/2005 at 02:43:46, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Political contributions by individuals in Akron, IA

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Notable locations in Akron: Akron (A), Akron Country Club (B), Farmers Co-operative Elevator (C), Akron Public Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Akron include: Immanuel Lutheran Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), First Church of Christ (C), Saint Patricks Catholic Church (D), Trinity Lutheran Church (E), Wesley United Methodist Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map Post office: Akron Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Average household size:

This city:	2.2 people
Iowa:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	63.6%
Whole state:	67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	3.1%
Whole state:	4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

This city:	7.2%
Whole state:	9.1%

This city:	1.7%
Whole state:	3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Akron, IA

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5.47% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,697 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.47%
Iowa average:	6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

from Woodbury County, IA	1.75% ($37,406 average AGI)
from Sioux County, IA	0.55% ($31,269)
from Union County, SD	0.18% ($34,765)

6.48% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,000 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.48%
Iowa average:	6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

to Woodbury County, IA	1.85% ($31,403 average AGI)
to Sioux County, IA	0.36% ($29,824)
to Polk County, IA	0.29% ($30,429)

• Intersection Of Hwy 3 & K18, Go S 1/2 Mi, Structure height: 105.2 m, Call Sign: KNKQ406
  Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
  Grant Date: 09/07/2005, Expiration Date: 10/01/2015, Certifier: Steven T Campbell
  Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Nw, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

• Michael A Mitchell, 1 East Main St., Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, , Licensee ID: L01167065
  Registrant: Wireless Network Management, 101 North Main Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104, Phone: (605) 271-4020, Email:
• PETER M CONNOLLY, Int Of Hwy 3 & K18 Go S 1/2 Mi, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 105.2 m
  Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Sui, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:

• N City Pk, Call Sign: WNSP861, Licensee ID: L00006171
  Assigned Frequencies : 173.337 MHz
  Grant Date: 06/29/2005, Expiration Date: 06/25/2015
  Registrant: City Of Akron Iowa
• 240 4th St, Call Sign: WNVK858
  Assigned Frequencies : 163.250 MHz
  Grant Date: 11/30/2000, Expiration Date: 02/05/2011, Certifier: Lori J Heeren
  Registrant: Akron Mercy Medical Clniic, 321 Mill St, Akron, IA 51001, Phone: (712) 568-2411, Fax: (712) 568-2849, Email:
• 100 Reed St, Call Sign: WNHF207, Licensee ID: L00006171
  Assigned Frequencies : 173.300 MHz
  Grant Date: 08/30/2001, Expiration Date: 10/09/2011
  Registrant: Akron Municipal Utilities, Akron, IA 51001, Phone: (712) 568-2041
• Lat: 42.832667 Lon: -96.549028, Call Sign: WQJH216
  Assigned Frequencies : 72.1000 MHz
  Grant Date: 09/08/2008, Expiration Date: 09/08/2018, Certifier: Ron Flynn
  Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc, 965 Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464

• Various Locations, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPNE511
  Assigned Frequencies : 956.406 MHz
  Grant Date: 03/12/2002, Expiration Date: 05/19/2012
  Registrant: Phone: (712) 568-2041
• RUBLE, Int Of Hwy 3 & K18 Go S 1/2 Mi, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 105.2 m, Call Sign: WPOQ338
  Assigned Frequencies : 6775.00 MHz
  Grant Date: 10/07/2008, Expiration Date: 11/25/2018, Certifier: Steven T Campbell
  Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Nw, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

• Aircraft: GREAT LAKES 2T-1A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: A.C.E. HIDR MARK III (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 266K , Serial Number: 127, Year manufactured: 1930
  Registrant (Individual): Stanley L Taylor, Po Box 771, Akron, IA 51001
• Aircraft: GREAT LAKES 2T-1A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: A.C.E. UPRI MARK III (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 521K , Serial Number: 82, Year manufactured: 1931
  Registrant (Individual): Stanley L Taylor, Po Box 771, Akron, IA 51001
• Aircraft: SEES PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 6350 , Serial Number: DS1, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 05/19/1980
  Registrant (Individual): Leonard A Brooks, Box 765, Akron, IA 51001