At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,467/100K
3,565/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
306 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?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Anderson reports 1,467 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 286% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,565/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Anderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anderson has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population214
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$25,190
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$1,501M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$531,589
Housing Units128
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,467/100K
Property3,565/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,963/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation323 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+23.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Anderson was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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