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Anna, Illinois

Introduction to Anna, Illinois

Anna, Illinois, in Union County, is 98 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city’s population is 5,136.

Anna History

In 1854, Anna was given its present name in honor of the wife of its founder. It is the largest city in Union County, which was established in 1818. During the Civil War, Anna was the site of several army camps.

Anna and nearby Attractions

  • Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area
  • Tilghman Civil War Museum
  • Giant City State Park
  • Museum of the American Quilter's Society
  • Trail of Tears State Forest
  • Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site

Things To Do In Anna

The Bollinger Mill State Historic Site, Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site and Fort Kaskaskia are all accessible from Anna. Local parks and recreational spots include the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, Mermet Lake State Conservation Area, the Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area, the Kinkaid Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, the Giant City State Park and the Ferne Clyffe State Park. In addition, Anna hosts the Union County Fair every August.

Anna Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Williamson County Regional Airport.

Anna Higher Education

Murray State University and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville are the local universities.

High Points

Anna strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyAnna Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyAnna Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Anna, IL

Comparing Anna to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity36
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built35

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