Akron, PA
Living in Akron
Bikeability35
Walkability40
Commute60
Public Transit18
Affordability67
Public Safety68
Airports63
Hospitals61
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4kPopulation+88 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate41%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office17%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$195kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$811Median Monthly Rent+$175 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K42%
$200K to $249K26%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene42%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Akron
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Lancaster Metro Area21
Lancaster County21
Property Crime in Akron
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Lancaster Metro Area22
Lancaster County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Akron
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Akron, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Akron, PA
Diamond Road Parochial School
1 miles, S
Andrew Stauffer, Treasurer
1 miles, E
Metzlers Mennonite School
2 miles, SE
Pleasant Valley Paroch School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Akron, PA
Lancaster Bible College
7 miles, SW
Franklin and Marshall College
10 miles, SW
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
10 miles, SW
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
14 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Akron, PA
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
2 miles, NE
Lancaster General Hospital
9 miles, SW
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
10 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Akron, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
30 miles, W
Lehigh Valley International Airport
53 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
55 miles, E