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Anderson, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Fremont County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
28 Population 85/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
20 Violent Crime/100K 931 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Anderson, IA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
20/100K
95% below
931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Anderson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Anderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
5%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anderson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Anderson reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 931/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Anderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Anderson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population28
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans28.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$32,914
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$179,590
Housing Units32
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

F
Violent20/100K
Property931/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation995 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Broadband6.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Anderson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.