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Population in 2022: 371 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.5%
 
Males: 174  (47.1%)
Females: 197  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

41.8 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 48701.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,780 (it was $35,208 in 2000)
Akron:

$53,780
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,359 (it was $14,570 in 2000)

Akron village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $88,153 (it was $56,700 in 2000)
Akron:

$88,153
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $99,022; detached houses: $100,455; mobile homes: $55,644

Median gross rent in 2022: $845.

March 2022 cost of living index in Akron: 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.4%
(17.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 3.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Akron, MI (2022)
    • 27583.6%White alone
    • 267.9%Two or more races
    • 237.0%Hispanic
    • 20.6%Black alone
    • 10.3%American Indian alone
    • 10.3%Asian alone

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According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Akron, Michigan as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Akron is 61 to 1.


Crime rates in Akron by year

Type

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(759.5)		1
(255.1)		3
(767.3)		1
(258.4)		1
(267.4)		0
(0.0)		1
(268.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(253.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(267.4)		0
(0.0)		1
(268.8)		2
(540.5)		4
(1,090)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		2
(208.1)		3
(761.4)		6
(1,519)		4
(1,020)		2
(511.5)		0
(0.0)		3
(802.1)		1
(267.4)		2
(537.6)		2
(540.5)		1
(272.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		3
(312.2)		3
(761.4)		4
(1,013)		7
(1,786)		3
(767.3)		8
(2,067)		1
(267.4)		3
(802.1)		3
(806.5)		3
(810.8)		4
(1,090)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(268.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(268.8)		1
(270.3)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index27.1134.5754.4346.9680.3289.4334.250.8360.2178.4280.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Akron, MI

Crime rate in Akron detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.70
Michigan average:

1.86
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Ancestries: German (34.3%), English (18.2%), French (5.1%), British (4.4%), Italian (3.6%), Scottish (3.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 646 feet

Land area: 0.95 square miles.

Population density: 389 people per square mile   (very low).

Akron, Michigan map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.6%
Michigan:

6.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,384 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $962 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (24.1 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Detroit, MI (84.2 miles , pop. 951,270).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (243.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fairgrove, MI (1.8 miles ),
Unionville, MI (2.5 miles ),
Caro, MI (2.8 miles ),
Reese, MI (3.4 miles ),
Sebewaing, MI (3.5 miles ),
Vassar, MI (3.7 miles ),
Gagetown, MI (3.9 miles ),
Owendale, MI (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 43.57 N, Longitude: 83.52 W

Area code: 989

Distribution of median household income in Akron, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Akron, MI in 2022
Akron satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
Michigan:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +40 (+9.5%).
Most common industries in Akron, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (17.2%)
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.6%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (14.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.9%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (5.6%)
  • Truck transportation (5.6%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (20.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.1%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (7.1%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Akron, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (11.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)

Average climate in Akron, Michigan

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 93.6. This is worse than average.

City:

93.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.47. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.47
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Akron-area historical tornado activity is near Michigan state average. It is 0% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/8/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.9 miles away from the Akron village center killed 116 people and injured 844 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.4 miles away from the village center injured 23 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Akron-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Michigan state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 214.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 181.3 miles away from Akron center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 133.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 214.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 371.6 miles away from Akron center
On 6/10/2019 at 14:50:45, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 167.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tuscola County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Akron topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Akron:

  • CARO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; CARO, MI)
  • TUSCOLA COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CARO, MI)
  • FMC - CARO DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; CARO, MI)
  • HEARTLAND HOME HEALTHCARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; CARO, MI)
  • CARO CENTER (Hospital, about 10 miles away; CARO, MI)
  • BAY COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ESSEXVILLE, MI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Akron:

  • Saginaw Valley State University (about 23 miles; University Center, MI; Full-time enrollment: 9,021)
  • Delta College (about 24 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 39 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Mott Community College (about 39 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 7,394)
  • University of Michigan-Flint (about 39 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 6,284)
  • Kettering University (about 40 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 2,044)
  • Baker College Center for Graduate Studies (about 42 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 3,405)

Public elementary/middle school in Akron:

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Notable locations in Akron: Akron Station (A), Akron Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Akron include: Akron Community Church of God (A), Akron Church of Christ (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: John Gill (coach) - Football and baseball coach.

Tuscola County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Akron and their reported violations in the past:

AKRON (Population served: 402, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In OCT-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-14-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-15-2009), St Public Notif requested (OCT-15-2009), St Boil Water Order (OCT-15-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-30-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-14-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-15-2009), St Public Notif requested (OCT-15-2009), St Boil Water Order (OCT-15-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-30-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

65.6%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

10.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
6 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
5 people in other group homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Akron (2011 data):

  • Northstar Bank: Akron Branch at 3559 Main Street, branch established on 1992/05/01. Info updated 2010/02/26: Bank assets: $238.3 mil, Deposits: $205.7 mil, headquarters in Bad Axe, MI, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Northstar Financial Group, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Akron:

Marital status in Akron, MI
  • Never married: 40.8%
  • Now married: 40.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

For population 25 years and over in Akron:

  • High school or higher: 88.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.2
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Akron, MI (based on Tuscola County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,40158
Catholic4,7567
Mainline Protestant4,36023
Other6785
None32,534-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
Tuscola County:

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Tuscola County:

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Tuscola County:

3.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Here:

4.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.0%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Tuscola County:

29.2%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.1%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Akron:

49.6%
Michigan:

50.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Akron:

47.3%
Michigan:

47.9%

Average BMI:
Akron:

29.2
Michigan:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Akron:

20.4%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Akron:

10.0%
Michigan:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Akron:

6.9
Michigan:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.4%
Michigan:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

56.7%
State:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Akron:

77.9%
Michigan:

79.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Akron, MI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,696$44,3521$207
Firefighters 0$0 27$3,019
Other Government Administration 0$0 17$8,503
Other and Unallocable 0$0 5$965
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,035
Totals for Government 1$3,696$44,35251$13,729

Akron government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $171,000 ($460.92)
    General Public Buildings: $167,000 ($450.13)
    Sewerage: $87,000 ($234.50)
    Police Protection: $76,000 ($204.85)
    Local Fire Protection: $40,000 ($107.82)
    Central Staff Services: $35,000 ($94.34)
    Solid Waste Management: $27,000 ($72.78)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($40.43)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($2.70)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($18.87)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $61,000 ($164.42)
    Police Protection: $49,000 ($132.08)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($26.95)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $134,000 ($361.19)

Akron government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $172,000 ($463.61)
    Sewerage: $35,000 ($94.34)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $17,000 ($45.82)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000 ($29.65)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $6,000 ($16.17)
    Donations From Private Sources: $6,000 ($16.17)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($10.78)
    Sale of Property: $3,000 ($8.09)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($8.09)
    Rents: $2,000 ($5.39)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $76,000 ($204.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $160,000 ($431.27)
    Highways: $48,000 ($129.38)
    General Local Government Support: $41,000 ($110.51)
  • Tax - Property: $92,000 ($247.98)

Akron government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $137,000 ($369.27)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $131,000 ($353.10)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $49,000 ($132.08)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $42,000 ($113.21)

Akron government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $658,000 ($1773.58)

Strongest AM radio stations in Akron:

  • WSGW (790 AM; 5 kW; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKYO (1360 AM; 1 kW; CARO, MI; Owner: EDWARDS COMMUNICATIONS LC)
  • WMAX (1440 AM; 5 kW; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: AM MEDIA SERVICES, L.L.C.)
  • WXYT (1270 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF DETROIT)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WCHB (1200 AM; 50 kW; TAYLOR, MI; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DETROIT, LLC)
  • WDFN (1130 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTRX (1330 AM; 5 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Akron:

  • WHNN (96.1 FM; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WUCX-FM (90.1 FM; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WIOG (102.5 FM; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIDL (92.1 FM; CARO, MI; Owner: EDWARDS COMMUNICATIONS LC)
  • WEEG (97.3 FM; ESSEXVILLE, MI; Owner: THE MACDONALD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRCL (93.7 FM; FRANKENMUTH, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FLINT, INC.)
  • WWBN (101.5 FM; TUSCOLA, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FLINT, INC.)
  • WTRK (89.1 FM; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: BEYOND THE BAY MEDIA GROUP)
  • WKCQ (98.1 FM; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: THE MACDONALD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOWE (98.9 FM; VASSAR, MI; Owner: PRAESTANTIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WILZ (104.5 FM; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGER (106.3 FM; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)
  • WLEW-FM (102.1 FM; BAD AXE, MI; Owner: THUMB BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTLZ (107.1 FM; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)
  • WTCF (100.5 FM; CARROLLTON, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Akron:

  • WNEM-TV (Channel 5; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WEYI-TV (Channel 25; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: WEYI BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W22CC (Channel 22; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • W69DW (Channel 69; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: NTN/SAGINAW, INC.)
  • WDCP-TV (Channel 35; BAD AXE, MI; Owner: DELTA COLLEGE)
  • W68DH (Channel 68; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W58CW (Channel 58; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • W52CU (Channel 52; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: NTN/SAGINAW, INC.)
  • WJRT-TV (Channel 12; FLINT, MI; Owner: FLINT LICENSE SUBSIDIARY CORP.)
  • WSMH (Channel 66; FLINT, MI; Owner: WSMH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WAQP (Channel 49; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: TCT OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WDCQ-TV (Channel 19; UNIVERSITY CENTER, MI; Owner: DELTA COLLEGE)
  • WXON-LP (Channel 54; FLINT, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • W15BP (Channel 15; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WUHO-LP (Channel 57; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)

Akron fatal accident list:

Dec 26, 2009 06:40 PM, Gilford, Lat: 43.495150, Lon: -83.464508, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 14.2mTotal length
  • $290,000Total costs
  • 8,195Total average daily traffic
  • 326Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,116Total future (year 2018) average daily traffic
New bridges in Akron, MI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Akron, MI

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Akron)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 4380 Beach St (Lat: 43.582806 Lon: -83.529694), Call Sign: KLO336,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.4200 MHz, Grant Date: 06/23/2005, Expiration Date: 08/14/2015, Cancellation Date: 10/17/2015, Registrant: Universal Licensing Service, 3419 Via Lido 609, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3908, Phone: (877) 677-3639, Fax: (949) 723-2025

  • 4362 Bradford Rd (Lat: 43.591278 Lon: -83.642000), Type: Silo, Structure height: 27.4 m, Overall height: 30.4 m, Call Sign: WQPY739,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.537 MHz, 452.612 MHz, Grant Date: 07/07/2022, Expiration Date: 09/21/2032, Certifier: Doug Vader, Registrant: Atlas License Company & Data Services, 176 West Logan Street, Ste. 227, Noblesville, IN 46060, Phone: (317) 813-4865, Fax: (317) 900-7940, Email:

  • Lat: 43.566111 Lon: -83.561667, Call Sign: WQSB541,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.200 MHz, Grant Date: 08/27/2013, Expiration Date: 08/27/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/03/2024, Certifier: Tim Mowry, Registrant: Anderson Radio, Inc., 6149 W. Saginaw Rd., Bay City, MI 48706, Phone: (989) 684-9969, Fax: (989) 684-8986, Email:

  • Lat: 43.566111 Lon: -83.561667, Call Sign: WSBZ471,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.200 MHz, Grant Date: 03/21/2024, Expiration Date: 03/21/2034, Certifier: Tim Mowery, Registrant: Anderson Radio, Inc., 6149 W Saginaw Rd., Bay City, MI 48706, Phone: (989) 684-9969, Fax: (989) 684-8986, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Akron, 3615 Davis St. (Lat: 43.569611 Lon: -83.511667), Type: Silo, Structure height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WQGZ215,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17800.0 MHz, 17840.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/30/2007, Expiration Date: 05/30/2017, Cancellation Date: 08/05/2017, Certifier: Elizabeth Creekmore, Registrant: Cooperative Elevator Co., 7211 E. Michigan Ave., Pigeon, MI 48755, Phone: (989) 453-4500, Fax: (989) 453-3942, Email:

  • AKRON CO-OP, 3615 Davis St (Lat: 43.569611 Lon: -83.511667), Type: Silo, Structure height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WQKV767,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2009, Expiration Date: 09/29/2019, Cancellation Date: 11/30/2019, Certifier: Leroy Koglin, Registrant: Radyn, Inc, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: AA8YB, Grant Date: 10/02/1996, Expiration Date: 10/02/2006, Cancellation Date: 10/03/2008, Registrant: Frantisek Dusek, Vincent O Keeffee 6064 Oakhurst Pk, Akron, MI 48701

  • Call Sign: KC8CAR, Licensee ID: L01144025, Grant Date: 04/25/2006, Expiration Date: 04/25/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/26/2018, Certifier: Vincent C O Keeffe, Registrant: Mid Michigan Wireless Association, 6064 Oakhurst Park Dr, Akron, MI 48701

  • Call Sign: KC8HZJ, Licensee ID: L01283405, Grant Date: 04/04/2017, Expiration Date: 06/24/2027, Certifier: Harold E Snyder, Registrant: Harold E Snyder, 6334 M 25, Akron, MI 48701-9766

  • Call Sign: N8VUM, Previous Call Sign: KB8MEQ, Licensee ID: L00611788, Grant Date: 12/27/2012, Expiration Date: 03/23/2023, Certifier: Duane H Sprague, Registrant: Duane H Sprague, 3402 Akron Rd, Akron, MI 48701

  • Call Sign: W1IDL, Licensee ID: L00222763, Grant Date: 02/02/2018, Expiration Date: 04/24/2028, Registrant: Vincent C O Keeffe, 6064 Oakhurst Pk Dr, Akron, MI 48701

  • Call Sign: KD8GPT, Licensee ID: L01303206, Grant Date: 07/11/2007, Expiration Date: 07/11/2017, Cancellation Date: 07/12/2019, Certifier: David A Cain Jr, Registrant: David A Cain Jr, 4325 North St, Akron, MI 48701

  • Call Sign: KE8VLX, Licensee ID: L02589016, Grant Date: 08/17/2022, Expiration Date: 08/17/2032, Certifier: Evan Medvec, Registrant: Evan Medvec, 4060 Dickerson Rd, Akron, MI 48701


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of fire incidents - 17 took place in 2010, and the least - 2 in 2012. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Akron, MI When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (55.4%), and Outside Fires (26.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Akron, MI
    • 7255.4%Structure Fires
    • 3526.9%Outside Fires
    • 129.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 118.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Akron, MI
Most common first names in Akron, MI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles1279.8 years
John1271.7 years
William1078.1 years
Robert1074.4 years
Elizabeth878.4 years
Mary882.3 years
Harold775.6 years
Dorothy575.0 years
James575.2 years
Alfred574.4 years
Most common last names in Akron, MI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Black879.9 years
Wark876.9 years
Mcpherson780.2 years
Partlo773.5 years
Turner786.6 years
Prime679.5 years
Dickson681.8 years
Cosens685.1 years
Achenbach590.6 years
Davis572.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Akron, MI
  • 92.5%Utility gas
  • 4.7%Wood
  • 1.9%Electricity
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Akron, MI
  • 55.6%Utility gas
  • 44.4%Electricity


Akron compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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