City safety & data profile

AkronOH

Akron, OH is a 198K-resident city in Summit County with a median household income of $48,076.

Summit County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Akron, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Akron has a population larger than 97% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $122,000, and 4 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

198K
Population
Top 3%
By size
$48,076
Median income
$122,000
Median home
23.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Akron

Akron posts a median household income higher than 7% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 4 hospitals serve the Akron area.

Top 93%
by median income, US cities
4
hospitals in & near Akron

Where Akron income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$48,076 Bottom 7% higher than 7% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Akron, OH beyond the headline numbers

Akron sits inside Summit County, Ohio, at roughly 41.08°N, -81.52°W. Population 197,542, $48,076 median household income. Median home value $122,000, median rent $955. Poverty rate 23.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Akron's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 43.8%, then obesity at 42.7%. 4 hospitals in/around Akron, 4.3/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Akron from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
197,542
Akron
Median Income
$48,076
-29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$122,000
-46% vs avg
Median Age
36.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Summit County) - Akron's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
538K-1%
Median Income
$71,622+44%
Median Home Value
$208,700+54%
Poverty Rate
12.8%-17%
Unemployment
5.1%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Akron, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$955/mo
Poverty Rate
23.3% +64% vs avg
Unemployment 7.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.6%
Work From Home 11.2%
Public Transit 2%

Population

White 54.3%
African American 29.4%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
43.8%
Obesity
42.7%
High Blood Pressure
40.2%
Physical Inactivity
33%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.6%
Current Smoking
19.6%
Diabetes
16.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.4%
Binge Drinking
14.1%
Current Asthma
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 54.2%
Annual Checkup 80.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.6%
Stroke
4.5%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
2
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4.3/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
2
AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
AKRON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
CRYSTAL CLINIC ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER
AKRON · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★★★
SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM
AKRON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Akron, OH? ▼
Akron, OH has a population of 197,542 people, located in Summit County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Akron? ▼
The median household income in Akron, OH is $48,076 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 23.3%.
What is the median home value in Akron? ▼
The median home value in Akron, OH is $122,000. Median rent is $955/month.
What are the top health concerns in Akron? ▼
The top health indicators in Akron include Short Sleep Duration (43.8%), Obesity (42.7%), High Blood Pressure (40.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Akron? ▼
Akron has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 4.3/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Akron? ▼
The median age in Akron, OH is 36.9 years. 23.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Akron, OH is located in Summit County, Ohio. With a population of 198K and a $48,076 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 4.3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Akron area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Akron's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Summit County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.