Anthony, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Harper County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,228 Population 692/sq mi density
$51,047 Median Income $23,471 per capita
$57,000 Home Value $84,868 Zillow
$646 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
631 Violent Crime/100K 534 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,047 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,000 home value, $646/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
631 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Anthony, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,047
32% below
$23,471 per capita
Home Value
$57,000
80% below
Zillow: $84,868
Median Rent
$646/mo
44% below
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
631/100K
66% above
534/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Anthony Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
20%
Rent
56%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
166%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anthony 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

Anthony residents earn a median household income of $51,047 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,471. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Anthony is $57,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,868. Median rent is $646/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Anthony reports 631 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 534/100K.

Education

19.8% of adults in Anthony hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Anthony has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,228
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density692/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,047
Per Capita$23,471
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$421M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,000
Rent$646
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$84,868
Housing Units1,197
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent631/100K
Property534/100K

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,227/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,347 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute12 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Anthony was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.