What are the schools like in Akron, CO?

Akron is served primarily by Akron School District No. R-1. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Akron?

The median household income in Akron, CO is $52,813 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Akron, CO?

Akron has an average high temperature of 41.1°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.2 inches.

Akron, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Akron, CO affordable or expensive?

Akron's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Akron is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $176,500 and the median rent is $957 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Akron, CO?

Akron has a violent crime rate of 20.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1304.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Akron, CO a Good Place to Live?

Akron is a small town of 1,675 in Colorado, with a median household income of $52,813 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Akron stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Akron is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Akron city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.8

Akron's overall cost of living index is 93.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Akron costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Akron, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$176,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$957	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,813	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Akron's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

20.4 /100k

Property Crime

1304.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Akron is served primarily by Akron School District No. R-1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Akron, CO	National Avg
School District	Akron School District No. R-1	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Akron sees average highs of 41.1°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 15.4 inches of annual precipitation and 32.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Akron, CO
Average High — January	41.1°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	15.4"
Annual Snowfall	32.2"

Demographics

Metric	Akron, CO	National Avg
Population	1,675	—
Median Age	41.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.2%	22.2%
65 and over	23.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Otis, CO 14 mi Hillrose, CO 19 mi Snyder, CO 23 mi Brush, CO 23 mi Merino, CO 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Akron

Akron, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80720

Akron vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akron, CO affordable or expensive?

Akron's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Akron roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $176,500 and median rent is $957/month.

What is the crime rate in Akron, CO?

Akron's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1304.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Akron?

Public schools in Akron are operated by Akron School District No. R-1. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Akron, CO a good place to live?

Akron, CO has a population of 1,675, a median household income of $52,813, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Akron?

Akron averages 41.1°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.4 inches with about 32.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Akron?

Akron, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80720.

What is the population of Akron?

The population of Akron, Colorado is 1,675 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Akron?

Key numbers for living in Akron: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $176,500, median household income $52,813, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Akron side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.