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Anita, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cass County County
Anita, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Anita a Good Place to Live?
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 0.7% (81% 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 $161,787. 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.
Safety & Crime
Anita reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,421/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.