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Anthon, IA


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Anthon, Iowa

Anthon, Iowa is 29 miles E of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 78 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Woodbury county. The city is part of the Sioux City metro area. The population of Anthon is 649.

The People and Families of Anthon

In Anthon, about 59% of adults are married. Adults in Anthon are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Anthon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Anthon had a median family income of $36,667.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Anthon.

Anthon Housing

Of the housing in Anthon, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Anthon are low by Iowa standards.

Commuting

In Anthon, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Anthon Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Anthon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Anthon, IA

Comparing Anthon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Housing Recently Built11
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