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Anthony, KS
City in Harper County, Kansas.
Population
2,246
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
697
ZIP codes
0
Anthony and its ZIP codes
Anthony at a glance
- Anthony is about 19 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 111th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $50,598, 32% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,000 (68% below Kansas) and median rent is $646 a month.
Local data for Anthony, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anthony, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,598
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$69,000
Median rent
$646/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
14.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (509), Irish Americans (230), Mexican Americans (157).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harper County. PPP loans are for Anthony.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,618
2,464 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,662
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.62M
FY 2026, $8,499 per person
How people get to work
Anthony, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anthony, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
710
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
13
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 22°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anthony, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Anthony
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarperCity | 8.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Bluff CityCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Manchester, OKTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DanvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| AtticaCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| WaldronCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| ArgoniaCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Wakita, OKTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| HazeltonCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| MilanCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| SpiveyCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Amorita, OKTown | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| SharonCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Byron, OKTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| NorwichCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| ZendaCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anthony, KS in?
- Anthony is in Harper County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Anthony, KS?
- About 2,246 people live in Anthony, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anthony?
- Nearby places include Harper (8.8 mi), Bluff City (10 mi), Manchester, OK (11 mi), Danville (12 mi), Attica (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023