At a Glance
Median Income
$143,705
$54,068 per capita
Home Value
$372,300
Zillow: $384,029
Violent Crime
10/100K
258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anderson a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anderson residents earn a median household income of $143,705 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,068. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,989 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anderson is $372,300 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,029. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Anderson reports 10 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 258/100K.
Education
54.6% of adults in Anderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anderson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population406
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density534/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,705
Per Capita$54,068
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$22,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$372,300
Rent
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$384,029
Housing Units137
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
D
Violent10/100K
Property258/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain27.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,451 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+23.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband67.2%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Anderson was built in 1977.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.