Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 26 min5:53 am – 9:19 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 56 min8:04 am – 5:00 pm
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People1,399 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 44.4625 householdsMedian household income $62,969Median home value $112,200Median rent $863 a month84% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,458 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.0% unemployment rate53% of adults are in the labour force, 597 employedMain industries: education and health care 28%, manufacturing 15%, farming, forestry and mining 13%Average commute 33 minutes82% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher91% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 60°FColdest month January: highs 29°F, lows 15°F34 in of rain a year, on about 78 dayswettest month May42 in of snow a year, on about 26 days10 days above 90°F, 152 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Caro Wwtp station, 11 mi away
Nearby landmarksLong Pointcape · 6.9 miQuanicassee Riverriver · 6.0 miCoryeon Pointcape · 8.7 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsVillage Parkpark · 2.2 miTownship of Wisner Parkpark · 4.2 miFish Point State Wildlife Areastate conservation land · 5.3 mi · 4,075 acresAlmer Township State Game Areastate conservation land · 7.2 mi · 159 acresQuanicassee State Wildlife Areastate conservation land · 8.1 mi · 81 acresDenmark Township State Game Areastate conservation land · 8.2 mi · 92 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowTuscola County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality92% of days had good air in 2025329 of 358 days measured28 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 35, worst day 112main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Tuscola County monitors, MI
Internet at home77% of households have a broadband subscription38% have cable, fibre or DSL23% rely on a mobile data plan alone20% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterAkronserves 402 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20216 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation598 ft182 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMclaren Caro Region Hospital9.9 miPost officeAkron Post Office2.5 miTown hallAkron Village Hall2.4 miPoliceAkron Police Department2.4 miFire stationAkron Fire Department2.4 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMBS International Airport MBS27 miMajor airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW95 miInterstateI-7519 miUS highwayUS 2319 miAmtrakLapeer, MI LPE39 miCoachBay CityIndian Trails17 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48701 ZIP area.
