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Anthony, KS


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Anthony, Kansas

Anthony, Kansas, in Harper county, is 53 miles SW of Wichita, Kansas. As of the year 2000 census, 2,440 people lived in Anthony.

The People and Families of Anthony

In Anthony, about 60% of adults are married. Anthony is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Anthony had a median family income of $37,321.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Anthony.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in the city.

Anthony Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Anthony are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Anthony, 91% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Anthony; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Anthony Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Anthony, KS

Comparing Anthony to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity44
Well-Paid Single Men41

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime77
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