At a Glance
Median Income
$44,538
$25,701 per capita
Home Value
$58,600
Zillow: $131,968
Median Rent
$793/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
387/100K
2,495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
328 sunny days/yr
How Anson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anson residents earn a median household income of $44,538 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,701. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 338 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anson is $58,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,968. Median rent is $793/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Anson reports 387 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,495/100K. The murder rate is 43.0/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Anson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anson has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,765
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density639/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,538
Per Capita$25,701
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$600M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,600
Rent$793
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$131,968
Housing Units1,103
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent387/100K
Property2,495/100K
Murder43.0/100K
Assault129/100K
Burglary1,075/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,128/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain25.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,730 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Anson was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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