Anita, Iowa

Quick Statistics

Anita is a community in Cass County, Iowa, home to about 957 people spread across 1.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $40,964 a year, and a typical home is worth about $134,400. About 23.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 2 percent over the past decade.

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957
Total Population
▼ down 2% since 2012
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1.78 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$40,964
Median Personal Income
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$134,400
Median Home Value
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23.6%
College Educated
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93.3%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 5.4 points since 2010
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Anita ranks number 297 of 1,017 in population, number 480 in median household income, number 406 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Anita typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 10°F. The area sees roughly 27 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Anita
# Town Distance Population
1.Wiota, IA7.0 mi.78
2.Adair, IA7.4 mi.830
3.Brayton, IA11.0 mi.101
4.Exira, IA11.8 mi.705
5.Cumberland, IA13.0 mi.302
6.Massena, IA13.3 mi.383
7.Casey, IA13.4 mi.381
8.Atlantic, IA13.7 mi.6,763
Frequently Asked Questions About Anita

What is the population of Anita, Iowa?
Anita has a population of about 957 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Anita, Iowa in?
Anita is located in Cass County, Iowa.

What is the median home value in Anita, Iowa?
The median home value in Anita is about $134,400, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Anita, Iowa?
The median personal income in Anita is about $40,964 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Anita, Iowa?
Since 1950, 43 tornadoes have been recorded in Cass County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Anita, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 10 degrees, with around 27 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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