About Akron
Set in the northern part of Indiana, Akron is a small town, home to 1,091 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Akron is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,372 residents per square mile.
📰 Akron News Today
- Ohio city fires officer in fatal OIS, pays $4.75M to family Police1 · Aug 17
- How gas prices have changed in Akron in the last week WHIO TV · Aug 17
- Akron Fire battles fire at Holub Recycling, shelter-in-place order lifted Spectrum News · Jul 30
- Akron Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Akron firefighters battle recycling center fire; shelter-in-place order lifted Cleveland 19 News · Jul 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Akron Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Akron — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Akron
- Dillys Resturant and Bar
- Garcias Mexican Food
- Jonesys Junction
- Kristys Resturant and Bar
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Akron
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Akron
- Akron Elementary School
- Tippecanoe Valley High School
- Tippecanoe Valley Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,091
Rank in state#289 of 566
Land area0.46 sq mi
Density2,372/sq mi
Coordinates41.0388, -86.0249