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Anderson, IA
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Iowa.
Population
37
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
113
ZIP codes
0
Anderson and its ZIP codes
Anderson at a glance
- Anderson is 96% denser than Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fremont County. PPP loans are for Anderson.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,276
2,168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$69.3M
FY 2026, $10,490 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Anderson, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
453
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
61
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Anderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SidneyCity | 4.1 mi | 1.4 |
| RandolphCity | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| TaborCity | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| ThurmanCity | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| RivertonCity | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| FarragutCity | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| ImogeneCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| PercivalCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| BartlettCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ShenandoahCity | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| Lake Waconda, NECensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| HamburgCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| MalvernCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Nebraska City, NECity | 16 mi | 5 |
| EssexCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Union, NEVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anderson, IA in?
- Anderson is in Fremont County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Anderson, IA?
- About 37 people live in Anderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anderson?
- Nearby places include Sidney (4.1 mi), Randolph (5.7 mi), Tabor (7.5 mi), Thurman (7.5 mi), Riverton (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023