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Akron

A township of 1,136 people in Peoria County, Illinois

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Conserved land0.3%73 of 23,220 acres

Trails1.0 mi0 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves064 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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1928

From Akron’s story

Every customer satisfied, 1928

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About Akron

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

722 ftElevation

Akron is an unincorporated community in Akron Township, Peoria County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.

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Health in Akron

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

5better than IL·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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6.2%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 10.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIL 15.9% · better 9.9%More adults who have had cancerIL 7.6% · worse

Care nearby

Carle Health Proctor HospitalPeoria · 13.1 mi · ER

Community Health Partnership of IllinoisPrinceville · 3.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61559, 61526, 61525 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Akron →

Natural hazards in Akron

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought

0Does Akron flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 13 declared for Peoria County MapAkron vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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School Grade A-

The public schools Akron’s kids attend outperform 83% of Illinois’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictPrinceville CUSD 326Schools2

Princeville Elem School A-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 292 students Princeville High School A-High · Grades 6–12 · 350 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IL. Ratings are from neighbors.