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Anthon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ida County County
Anthon, IA
At a Glance
How Anthon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anthon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Anthon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Anthon residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,188. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 302 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anthon is $94,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,750. Median rent is $1,035/month, with 28.4% 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 1945.
Safety & Crime
Anthon reports 411 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,984/100K.
Education
25.3% of adults in Anthon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anthon has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.