The Town FilesAnthon, Iowa
City in Woodbury County · population 545 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $101,400
- Household income
- $51,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 47.3
Anthon is a city of 545 people in Woodbury County, Iowa. The median home is worth $101,400, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks easier by car than 82% of Iowa towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Iowa towns, quieter than 72% of Iowa towns.
How Anthon ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Anthon is worth $101,400, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $51,250, which is more affordable than 71% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $1,069 a month. 85.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Anthon | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,400 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $1,069 | $820 |
| Median household income | $51,250 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 85.8% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Anthon
| People | Anthon | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.8% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 13.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.9% | 88.5% |
Weather in Anthon
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 7.8°F. About 32.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.6 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 170 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Anthon since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on October 4, 2013 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 1, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 21, 1962.
Severe weather in Woodbury County since 1996
Woodbury County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4870: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4796: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Woodbury County
Woodbury County had 51,281 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,684 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Anthon itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Anthon
2 public schools with 161 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVAO Middle School | 6-8 | 107 | 15.3 |
| Anthon Elementary | PK-5 | 54 | 9.0 |
Towns near Anthon
- Correctionville, IA7.5 mi · 766 people · home $84,700
- Moville, IA12.5 mi · 1,687 people · home $218,800
- Battle Creek, IA14.4 mi · 700 people · home $73,800
- Kingsley, IA14.7 mi · 1,396 people · home $167,200
- Mapleton, IA15.7 mi · 1,165 people · home $113,000
- Lawton, IA17.4 mi · 943 people · home $254,200
- Holstein, IA17.8 mi · 1,501 people · home $114,400
- Ida Grove, IA20.3 mi · 2,051 people · home $94,900
Anthon questions
Is Anthon, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Anthon scores better for retirees than 34% of Iowa towns and quieter than 72%. 27.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.3).
How much does a house cost in Anthon?
The median owner-occupied home in Anthon is valued at $101,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,250, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,069 a month.
What is the weather like in Anthon?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 7.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.1 inches of precipitation a year and 30.6 inches of snow.
Does Anthon get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Anthon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on October 4, 2013. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)