At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$33,188 per capita
Home Value
$94,800
Zillow: $195,992
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
17.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anthon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.8% (50% 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 $195,992. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population488
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density687/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$33,188
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$746M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,800
Rent$1,035
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$195,992
Housing Units323
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.6 in/yr
Elevation1,119 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Anthon was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.