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Akron
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Akron, Iowa, is a small, friendly Midwestern town set along the banks of the Big Sioux River. Known for its welcoming community and scenic parks, it offers a relaxed pace perfect for travelers seeking authentic rural America.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
1,757
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.83°, -96.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,485
Local Cost
$890
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
-6.0°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
-36.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
747 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LRJ
Distance
30 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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