Anna is a small town of 1,625 in Ohio, with a median household income of $80,833
and a 9.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% 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: 92.7
Anna's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Anna costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Anna, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$157,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,014
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Anna's violent crime rate is 160.5 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
160.5 /100k
Property Crime
1074.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Anna is served primarily by Anna Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Anna, OH
National Avg
School District
Anna Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Anna sees average highs of 34.4°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Anna's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Anna roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $157,200 and median rent is $1,014/month.
Anna's violent crime rate is 160.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1074.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Anna are operated by Anna Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Anna, OH has a population of 1,625, a median household income of $80,833, and an unemployment rate of 9.7%.
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.
Anna averages 34.4°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches
with about 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Anna, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45302.
The population of Anna, Ohio is 1,625 with a median age of 30.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Anna: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $157,200, median household income $80,833, crime index 46 (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.
