Anna, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Union County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,222 Population 1,144/sq mi density
$36,238 Median Income $25,577 per capita
$128,200 Home Value $141,052 Zillow
$607 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
440 Violent Crime/100K 2,838 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,238 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$128,200 home value, $607/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
440 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Anna, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,238
52% below
$25,577 per capita
Home Value
$128,200
55% below
Zillow: $141,052
Median Rent
$607/mo
48% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
440/100K
16% above
2,838/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Anna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
45%
Rent
52%
Poverty
151%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
181%
Crime
116%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anna a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Anna residents earn a median household income of $36,238 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,577. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 329 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Anna is $128,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,052. Median rent is $607/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Anna reports 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,838/100K.

Education

16.9% of adults in Anna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Anna has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,222
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,238
Per Capita$25,577
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$533M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,200
Rent$607
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$141,052
Housing Units2,136
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent440/100K
Property2,838/100K

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,018/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation629 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Anna was founded in 1854.
The median home in Anna was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.