What are the schools like in Anthon, IA?

Anthon is served primarily by Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Anthon?

The median household income in Anthon, IA is $47,344 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Anthon, IA?

Anthon has an average high temperature of 27.4°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.1 inches.

Anthon, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Anthon, IA affordable or expensive?

Anthon's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Anthon is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $92,000 and the median rent is $950 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Anthon, IA?

Anthon has a violent crime rate of 484.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2847.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Anthon, IA a Good Place to Live?

Anthon is a small town of 527 in Iowa, with a median household income of $47,344 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Anthon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Anthon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Anthon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.1

Anthon's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Anthon costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Anthon, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,344	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Anthon's violent crime rate is 484.9 per 100,000 residents — 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

484.9 /100k

Property Crime

2847.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Anthon is served primarily by Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Anthon, IA	National Avg
School District	Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Anthon sees average highs of 27.4°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 31.6 inches of annual precipitation and 31.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Anthon, IA
Average High — January	27.4°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	31.6"
Annual Snowfall	31.1"

Demographics

Metric	Anthon, IA	National Avg
Population	527	—
Median Age	51.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.9%	22.2%
65 and over	30.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oto, IA 7 mi Correctionville, IA 7 mi Pierson, IA 11 mi Cushing, IA 11 mi Smithland, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Anthon

Anthon, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51004

Anthon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthon, IA affordable or expensive?

Anthon's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Anthon roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $92,000 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Anthon, IA?

Anthon's violent crime rate is 484.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2847.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Anthon?

Public schools in Anthon are operated by Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Anthon, IA a good place to live?

Anthon, IA has a population of 527, a median household income of $47,344, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Anthon?

Anthon averages 27.4°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.6 inches with about 31.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Anthon?

Anthon, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51004.

What is the population of Anthon?

The population of Anthon, Iowa is 527 with a median age of 51.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Anthon?

Key numbers for living in Anthon: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $92,000, median household income $47,344, crime index 131 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Anthon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.