Akan in pictures
7 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 2004WIMap-doton-Akan
- 2010AkanWisconsinTownHallWIS171
- 2013Far Western Richland County
- 2014Barn and a Silo - panoramio (4)
- 2015Driftless Area - panoramio (63)
A town of 372.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Ordered by what stands out in Akan. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Akan for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Richland Center (24%), Spring Green (4%) and Ithaca (4%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
Akan has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Akan beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Akan | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 6.5% |
Where Akan’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
7 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Akan is a town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 391 at the 2020 Census. The unincorporated communities of Five Points and Jimtown are located in the town.
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