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Akron, IA

Akron, IA.

Population: 2,342 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Akron, IA is $237,958 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $199,000 after a median 16 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$237,958

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$237,958
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.5%
5-year appreciation
+36.8%
10-year appreciation
+90.7%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$237,958
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$199,000
Median list price
$134,000
Median price per sqft
$119
1-year sale-price change
-5.2%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$756/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$778/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,018/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,315/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,385/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
Schools include
Akron Westfield Elementary School, Akron Westfield Middle School, Akron Westfield Senior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Highway 3 PCE (15.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
32.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Missouri National Recreational River (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Fleurish Farm Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE SIOUXLAND MEDICAL CENTER, HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-63 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
51.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,196
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
67.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,994
Average weekly wage
$1,222
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AkronState medianUS median
Median home value$237,958$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$199,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,196$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Akron, IA?
$237,958.
What is the median sale price in Akron, IA?
$199,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Akron, IA?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Akron, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,018/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Akron, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Akron, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Akron, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Akron, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Akron, IA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Akron, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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