What is the population of Anita, Iowa?

Anita has a population of approximately 957 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Anita, Iowa located?

Anita is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.4437°, -94.7660°.

What is the median household income in Anita?

The median household income in Anita is approximately $66,307 based on the most recent open data.

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Anita

Total population

957

Median home value

$134,400

15%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$66,307

Anita$66k

National$74k

Elevation389 m

Land area4.41 km²

Weather60°F · Mostly Cloudy

Coordinates41.44°, -94.77°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

389 m

Area

4.41 km²

Official website

www.anitaiowa.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Anita is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States, platted in 1869 and incorporated in 1875. The population was 963 at the 2020 census. Lake Anita State Park is located just outside the town.

History & geography

History

A violent F5 tornado occurred just east of the town on June 27, 1953. One person was killed and two others were injured.

Geography

Anita is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Anita's motto is "A Whale of a Town."

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Demographics & economy

Median age

45.4

Median home value

$134,400

Housing units

449

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment

1.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

93%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

0.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.4437

Longitude

-94.7660

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

60°F

Mostly Cloudy

Tonight

53°F

Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely

Thursday

60°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Thursday Night

43°F

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Friday

56°F

Mostly Sunny

Friday Night

34°F

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost

Forecast for Anita, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

32.5%

Diabetes

10.6%

Adult obesity

41.2%

Binge drinking

21.6%

Adult smoking

19%

No leisure activity

26.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

4,294

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
242
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
239
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
205
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
162
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
159
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
135
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
135
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
110

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Iowa Connections Academy High School
High · Anita · 595 students · 74.4:1 ratio
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
Middle · Anita · 221 students · 55.3:1 ratio
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary
Elementary · Anita · 171 students · 57:1 ratio
CAM High School
High · Anita · 143 students · 11:1 ratio
CAM North Elementary
Elementary · Anita · 97 students · 9.7:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).