The Town FilesAkron, Colorado
Town in Washington County · population 1,757 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $208,100
- Household income
- $57,321
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 74
- Median age
- 43.9
Akron is a town of 1,757 people in Washington County, Colorado. The median home is worth $208,100, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Colorado towns, better for first-time buyers than 95% of Colorado towns, quieter than 82% of Colorado towns.
How Akron ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Akron is worth $208,100, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $57,321, which is more affordable than 88% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,067 a month. 75.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Akron | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,100 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,067 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $57,321 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 75.1% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Akron
| People | Akron | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.8% | 92.9% |
Weather in Akron
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 17.2°F. About 15.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.1 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
74 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Akron since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1975 about 1.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 23, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 106 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 20, 2024.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2023 | Flood | DR-4731: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| July 16, 2015 | Flood | DR-4229: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 1,178 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,384 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Akron itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Akron
2 public schools with 415 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Elementary School | PK-8 | 294 | 12.3 |
| Akron High School | 9-12 | 121 | 11.0 |
Towns near Akron
- Otis, CO13.7 mi · 511 people · home $167,900
- Brush, CO22.9 mi · 5,339 people · home $273,000
- Yuma, CO26.8 mi · 3,456 people · home $165,500
Akron questions
Is Akron, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Akron scores better for retirees than 79% of Colorado towns and quieter than 82%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Akron?
The median owner-occupied home in Akron is valued at $208,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,321, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,067 a month.
What is the weather like in Akron?
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.4 inches of precipitation a year and 30.1 inches of snow.
Does Akron get tornadoes?
74 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Akron since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1975. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)