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Akron, Colorado is ideally situated on the northeastern plains of Colorado. Located in Washington County, (of which it is the County Seat) Akron is located in the center of one of the major grain and livestock producing areas of the State. Washington County was created in 1887 from part of Weld County. In 1889 the east half was split off to form Yuma County. The south half of today's Washington County was added in 1903 from Arapahoe County.

Akron, Colorado Quick Facts.



Population - 2,559
Time Zone - Mountain
Elevation - 4,661
*Home value appreciation - 8.1%

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Colorado Plains Regional Airport serves Akron and Washington County and is owned by Town Of Akron. The paved runway extends for 7000 feet. The facility is at an elevation of 4714 feet at a distance of about one mile from Akron.

Gebauer Airport serves Akron and Washington County and is owned by C. A. Gebauer. The airport has more than one runway. The longest is a gravel runway extending 3000 feet. The facility is at an elevation of 4509 feet at a distance of about 8 miles from Akron.
*Job Growth in the past year - 3.9%
*Projected Job Growth through 2010 - 21.2%
*Sales Tax - 3%
*Property Tax in dollars (per $1000 value) - $6.20
*Income Tax - 5%

* Information provided by BestPlaces.net

 Agriculture is the main industry in and around Akron Colorado

 

 
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