Akron, Iowa is a small city located in Plymouth County in the northwest corner of the state. This town of 1,732 people has a lot to offer its residents, and is ranked number 35 on the BestPlaces list for Iowa cities. Akron boasts a strong economy with an unemployment rate of only 4.1%, much lower than the state average of 3.6%. The city also scores highly on the list for its cost of living and housing costs both being lower than the national average. Education is a priority in Akron, with an impressive high school graduation rate of 82%, which is 8% higher than the state average. The city also offers several parks and recreational areas as well as access to local amenities such as grocery stores, banks and restaurants. All these factors combine to make Akron one of the best places to live in Iowa according to BestPlaces rankings.
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