Akin, Illinois
Akin: a city in Franklin County, Illinois.
About
Akin is a city located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Akin
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.9881,-88.7476 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 12:20:57 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 56℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Akin is located at 37°59'17"N 88°44'51"W (37.9881000, -88.7475600).
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Weather
56°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 12 mph NNW
Today
Mostly sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 8 to 12 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Akin, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148256 | Rend Lake College | Ina (IL) | 62846 |
| 148937 | Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
| 146205 | John A Logan College | Carterville (IL) | 62918-2500 |
| 149222 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale (IL) | 62901-4512 |
| 403469 | Frontier Community College | Fairfield (IL) | 62837 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Akin, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Akin.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Macedonia Post Office | Macedonia (IL) | 62860 |
| Thompsonvill Post Office | Thompsonville (IL) | 62890 |
| Logan Post Office | Logan (IL) | 62856 |
| Ewing Post Office | Ewing (IL) | 62836 |
| Benton Post Office | Benton (IL) | 62812 |
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | 19,411 | County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city |
| West Frankfort | 7,733 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Benton | 6,784 | City in Illinois |
| Christopher | 2,686 | City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States |
| Sesser | 1,837 | City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States |
| Zeigler | 1,671 | City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States |
| Royalton | 1,110 | City in Minnesota |