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Anthon, IA
City in Woodbury County, Iowa.
Population
514
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
729
ZIP codes
0
Anthon and its ZIP codes
Anthon at a glance
- Anthon is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,250, 32% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,400 (51% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,069 a month.
Local data for Anthon, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anthon, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,250
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$101,400
Median rent
$1,069/mo
Homeownership
85.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (200), Irish Americans (69), Dutch Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodbury County. PPP loans are for Anthon.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,218
50,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,344
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $6,234 per person
How people get to work
Anthon, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit5.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anthon, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,052
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
173
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 8°F
32.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anthon, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Anthon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OtoCity | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| CorrectionvilleCity | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| PiersonCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| CushingCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Climbing HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| SmithlandCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MovilleCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| DanburyCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| RodneyCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Battle CreekCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| KingsleyCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| WashtaCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| MapletonCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| HornickCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| LawtonCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| BronsonCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anthon, IA in?
- Anthon is in Woodbury County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Anthon, IA?
- About 514 people live in Anthon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anthon?
- Nearby places include Oto (7.5 mi), Correctionville (7.5 mi), Pierson (11 mi), Cushing (11 mi), Climbing Hill (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023