What are the schools like in Anna, IL?

Anna is served primarily by Anna CCSD 37. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Anna?

The median household income in Anna, IL is $36,786 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in Anna, IL?

Anna has an average high temperature of 45.2°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Anna, IL affordable or expensive?

Anna's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Anna is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $125,400 and the median rent is $706 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Anna, IL?

Anna has a violent crime rate of 440.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2813.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Anna, IL a Good Place to Live?

Anna is a small town of 4,259 in Illinois, with a median household income of $36,786 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

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

All Anna 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: 91.5

Anna's overall cost of living index is 91.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Anna costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Anna, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$125,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$706	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,786	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Anna's violent crime rate is 440.3 per 100,000 residents — 16% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

440.3 /100k

Property Crime

2813.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Anna is served primarily by Anna CCSD 37. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Anna, IL	National Avg
School District	Anna CCSD 37	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Anna sees average highs of 45.2°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation and 10.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Anna, IL
Average High — January	45.2°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	10.4"

Demographics

Metric	Anna, IL	National Avg
Population	4,259	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Anna

Anna, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62906

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anna, IL affordable or expensive?

Anna's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Anna roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $125,400 and median rent is $706/month.

What is the crime rate in Anna, IL?

Anna's violent crime rate is 440.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2813.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Anna?

Public schools in Anna are operated by Anna CCSD 37. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Anna, IL a good place to live?

Anna, IL has a population of 4,259, a median household income of $36,786, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. 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 Anna?

Anna averages 45.2°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches with about 10.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Anna?

Anna, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62906.

What is the population of Anna?

The population of Anna, Illinois is 4,259 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Anna?

Key numbers for living in Anna: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $125,400, median household income $36,786, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Anna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.