The Town FilesAnthony, Pennsylvania
Township in Montour County · population 1,452 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $251,700
- Household income
- $81,705
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 41.7
Anthony is a township of 1,452 people in Montour County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $251,700, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Pennsylvania towns, better for families than 81% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Anthony ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Anthony is worth $251,700, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $81,705, which is more affordable than 39% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,135 a month. 90.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Anthony | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,700 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,135 | $996 |
| Median household income | $81,705 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.4% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Anthony
| People | Anthony | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.8% | 89.0% |
Weather in Anthony
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 20.1°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Anthony since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 7.5 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 19, 1983.
Severe weather in Montour County since 1996
Montour County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4030: Tropical Storm Lee |
Jobs and pay in Montour County
Montour County had 16,945 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,031 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Anthony itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Towns near Anthony
- Lewis, PA4.5 mi · 1,944 people · home $240,500
- Turbotville, PA4.7 mi · 677 people · home $245,300
- Limestone, PA4.9 mi · 1,004 people · home $281,500
- Moreland, PA5.2 mi · 1,015 people · home $284,700
- Derry, PA5.5 mi · 1,096 people · home $211,800
- Madison, PA6.3 mi · 1,564 people · home $268,800
- Muncy Creek, PA6.3 mi · 3,573 people · home $226,500
- Muncy, PA7.5 mi · 2,440 people · home $193,800
Anthony questions
Is Anthony, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Anthony scores better for retirees than 32% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 56%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in Anthony?
The median owner-occupied home in Anthony is valued at $251,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,705, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,135 a month.
What is the weather like in Anthony?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 31.1 inches of snow.
Does Anthony get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Anthony since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)