At a Glance
Median Income
$45,671
$23,377 per capita
Home Value
$58,800
Zillow: $156,284
Median Rent
$850/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.7% smoking rate
How Anton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anton residents earn a median household income of $45,671 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,377. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anton is $58,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,284. Median rent is $850/month, with 22.0% 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 1964.
Education
11.9% of adults in Anton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,121
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,536/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,671
Per Capita$23,377
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,800
Rent$850
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$156,284
Housing Units492
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,651/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
Elevation3,390 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Anton was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.