At a Glance
Median Income
$65,375
$35,375 per capita
Home Value
$114,500
Zillow: $173,482
Median Rent
$717/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
19.0% smoking rate
How Anita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anita a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anita residents earn a median household income of $65,375 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,375. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 541 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anita is $114,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,482. Median rent is $717/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.9% of adults in Anita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anita has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,060
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density596/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,375
Per Capita$35,375
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$991M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,500
Rent$717
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$173,482
Housing Units503
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,565/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,261 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Anita was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.