At a Glance
Median Income
$70,536
$21,837 per capita
Home Value
$93,700
Zillow: $164,651
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.1% smoking rate
How Anchor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anchor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anchor a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anchor residents earn a median household income of $70,536 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,837. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anchor is $93,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,651. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
6.2% of adults in Anchor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anchor has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population243
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,429/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,536
Per Capita$21,837
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,700
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$164,651
Housing Units95
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation773 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Anchor was founded in 1880.
The median home in Anchor was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.