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Anthon, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Ida County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
488 Population 687/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $33,188 per capita
$94,800 Home Value $187,750 Zillow
$1,035 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
411 Violent Crime/100K 1,984 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,800 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Anthon experiences four distinct seasons with 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.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density687/sq mi
Coordinates42.3881°N, 95.8655°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIda County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.0 / 100
Community Resilience94.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 138 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 127 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

555 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 192 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 88 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 21 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 91 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 87 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 96 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 95 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 40 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 89 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 69 km 4
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 89 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 88 km 2
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 82 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 0.8 in

Anthon has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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