Akron, New York
Akron is a village of 2,897 people in Erie County, New York, founded in 1829.
Why visit Akron
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rich-Twinn Octagon House, United States Post Office, Akron Falls Park and Onondaga Escarpment Unique Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 95 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Akron
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Akron
Akron (Seneca: Heyó:ögëh) is a village in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Akron had a population of 2,888. The name derives from the Greek word ἄκρον signifying a summit or high point. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Akron, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks3
Rich-Twinn Octagon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Akron, Erie County, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes8
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
12950 Main Road, Akron
Mo-We 05:00-22:00; Fr-Su 05:00-22:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi
12976 Main Road, Akron
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 06:00-22:00
History
The village was developed after land was purchased from local Native Americans. The site of the village was first settled circa 1829, centered on Akron Falls, which provided water power. Akron became an incorporated village in 1849. The village absorbed the community of Fallkirk in its growth. In 1880, the population of Akron was about 1,050. It was then an important cement-producing center, due to local deposits of gypsum. Besides production of cement, the village also produced cigars.
From the History section of Akron, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Akron
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 3.4 in | 26.7 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 20°F | 2.5 in | 18.1 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 26°F | 2.9 in | 14.1 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 2.5 in |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 58°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 54°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 3.5 in | 7.8 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 3.8 in | 25.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Buffalo Hcn 72528 (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Erie County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2022-12-26: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Buffalo-Niagara International Airport (BUF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Clarence 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Clarence Center 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Alden 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Harris Hill 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Town Line 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Lancaster 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- South Lockport 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Depew 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Williamsville 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Cheektowaga 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- U.S. Post Office Akron NY Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Rich-Twinn Octagon House, Akron, New York - 20211027 - 01, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rich-Twinn Octagon House, Akron, New York - 20211027 - 02, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First United Methodist Church, Akron, New York - 20221216, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Education building, First United Methodist Church, Akron, New York - 20221216, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street, Akron, New York - 20211027, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 08 - Murder Creek and autumn colors, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 06 - Parkview Drive bridge, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 07 - Shelter 6, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 03 - trail toward Shelter 6, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 05 - Shelter 6 and Parkview Drive bridge, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 04 - trail toward Shelter 6, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 09 - trail toward Shelter 6, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 02 - Parkview Drive, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 10, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 01, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 11, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 67, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 12, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 13, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 14, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 15, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 66, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 65 - Murder Creek from Akron Falls Trail, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 64 - Murder Creek from Akron Falls Trail, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Equine scene, Hy Wynne Farm, Akron, New York - 20221216, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 16, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 63 - Bridge over Murder Creek seen from Akron Falls Trail, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 62 - Akron Falls Trail, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 61 - Akron Falls Trail, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 17, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 18, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 60 - Akron Falls Trail, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 59 - Murder Creek and picnic shelter from Akron Falls Trail, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 20, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 19, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 58 - Akron Falls Trail, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 57 - rivulet, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 22 - Franklin J. Nice Memorial, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akron Falls Park - 20211027 - 21 - Franklin J. Nice Memorial, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
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