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About Akron
Township in Minnesota, United StatesAkron Township ( AK-rən) is a township in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 196 as of the 2000 census.
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Work & commute in Akron
Full picture →Most working residents leave Akron for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ortonville (29%), Morris (8%) and Odessa (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Health in Akron
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Akron
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Akron
Full climate →Akron has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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