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Woodbury County

Population in July 2008: 631. Population change since 2000: -2.8%
 

Males: 285  (45.3%)
Females: 346  (54.7%)

Median resident age:  42.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 51004.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $30,510 (it was $26,364 in 2000)
Anthon:  $30,510
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,668
Anthon:  $20,668
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $55,884 (it was $45,900 in 2000)
Anthon:  $55,884
Iowa:  $117,900
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Races in Anthon:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Anthon: 74.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (40.4%), Irish (20.6%), United States (6.9%), English (6.5%), Norwegian (4.6%), Swedish (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/25/1890

Land area: 0.71 square miles.

Population density: 884 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Anthon

  • High school or higher: 78.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anthon city

  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 52.9%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 12.2%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

5 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.8%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Anthon, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Anthon to the number of sex offenders is 631 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Anthon:  1.0% ($460)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (28.1 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (78.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (421.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Oto, IA (2.7 miles) , Correctionville, IA (2.7 miles ), Pierson, IA (3.3 miles ), Cushing, IA (3.3 miles ), Smithland, IA (3.4 miles ), Moville, IA (3.5 miles ), Danbury, IA (3.6 miles ), Rodney, IA (3.7 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 4 buildings, average cost: $61,300
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $73,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $350,000

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Latitude: 42.39 N, Longitude: 95.87 W

Area code: 712

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Population change in the 1990s: +23 (+3.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (13%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (18%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)



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Anthon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 145% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/28/1986, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.2 miles away from the Anthon city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/23/1952, a category 4 tornado 25.1 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Anthon-area historical earthquake activity is above Iowa state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 86.0 miles away from Anthon center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Anthon:
  • HORN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; IDA GROVE, IA)
  • BURGESS HEALTH CENTER (about 29 miles; ONAWA, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-SIOUX CITY (about 29 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Anthon, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anthon:
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 24 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,639)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 61 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 63 miles; VERMILLION, SD; FT enrollment: 6,014)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 76 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 6,175)
  • IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 78 miles; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; FT enrollment: 2,840)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (about 78 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 10,150)
Public elementary/middle schools in Anthon:
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Library in Anthon:
  • ANTHON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $18,998; Location: 303 E MAIN; 6,408 books; 57 audio materials; 163 video materials; 29 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Anthon: Anthon Golf Club (A), Anthon City Hall (B), Anthon City Police (C), Anthon Community Center (D), Anthon Fire Department (E), Anthon Public Library (F), Woodbury County Courthouse (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Anthon include: Saint Joseph's Church (A), Trinity Lutheran Church (B), United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Big Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Anthon: Stahls Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Anthon Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Anthon and their reported violations in the past:

ANTHON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 649, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.5%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.4%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  6.9%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  1.8%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Anthon, IA



Anthon compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Anthon (2009 data):
  • Heritage Bank, National Association: Anthon Main Branch at 15 East Main Street, branch established on 1929-12-14. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $133.9 mil, Deposits: $104.7 mil, headquarters in Holstein, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Heritage Bancshares Group, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Woodbury County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (74%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (12%)
  • Electricity (7%)
  • Utility gas (4%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Anthon

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents35.8%15.4%13.8%9.0%3.9%
Congregations10.6%11.4%17.1%9.8%5.7%
NameAssemblies of GodSalvation ArmyReformed Church in AmericaEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents2.9%2.1%2.1%2.0%13.1%
Congregations4.1%0.8%0.8%2.4%37.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$2,304$27,6487$563
Police - Other 0$0 2$2,081
Other and Unallocable 2$4,773$28,6380$0
Totals for Government 3$7,077$28,3089$2,644



Anthon government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $30,000
    Sewerage: $26,000
  • Construction - Health - Other: $96,000
    Regular Highways: $38,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $341,000
    Water Utilities: $53,000
    Solid Waste Management: $30,000
    Sewerage: $24,000
    Regular Highways: $19,000
    Libraries: $19,000
    Police Protection: $17,000
    Fire Protection: $12,000
    Financial Administration: $11,000
    Health Services - Other: $11,000
    Parks & Recreation: $10,000
    General Public Buildings: $8,000
    Central Staff Services: $6,000
    General - Other: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $21,000
    Interest Earnings: $8,000
    Property Sale Other: $8,000
    Rents: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $591,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $340,000
    Water Utilities: $69,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $52,000
    General Support: $13,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $56,000
    Property: $55,000
    Public Utilities: $3,000
    NEC: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $99,000

5.48% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,503 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.48%
Iowa average:  6.30%

0.03% of residents moved from foreign countries ($145 average AGI)
Woodbury County:  0.03%
Iowa average:  0.10%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Dakota County, NE  0.79% ($24,594 average AGI)
from Plymouth County, IA  0.49% ($31,403)
from Union County, SD  0.35% ($31,208)


6.34% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,715 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.34%
Iowa average:  6.47%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($619 average AGI)
Woodbury County:  0.03%
Iowa average:  0.03%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Dakota County, NE  0.68% ($28,312 average AGI)
to Union County, SD  0.53% ($89,432)
to Plymouth County, IA  0.45% ($37,406)


Strongest AM radio stations in Anthon:
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMNS (620 AM; 1 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KTFJ (1250 AM; 1 kW; DAKOTA CITY, NE; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Anthon:
  • KWIT (90.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM. COLLEGE)
  • KGLI (95.5 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKMA (99.5 FM; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSEZ (97.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTFC (103.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZSR (102.3 FM; ONAWA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KILV (107.5 FM; CASTANA, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Anthon:
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • K38DU (Channel 38; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CORNERSTONE FAITH CENTER)


Anthon fatal accident list:
Feb 27, 1976 02:05 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 7 meters (23ft)
Total costs: $299,000
Total average daily traffic: 3,370
Total average daily truck traffic: 326
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 4,368

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 4.5 Miles West Of Anthon On County Road D38, Structure height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: KNKA573
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/21/2008, Expiration Date: 11/27/2018, Certifier: Gene Dejordy Esq
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f02-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4
  • William J Hackett, Sw 1/4 Se 1/4 Section 33, Township 88 N, Range 44 W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 122.2 m, Overall height: 126.5 m
    Registrant: Alltel Corporation, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., #720, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 783-3975, Email:
  • RICHARD J STORM, Near Center Section 28, T88n, R44w, Wolf Creek Township 5 Miles West, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 121.9 m
    Registrant: Woodbury County, 620 Douglas Street, Room 502 Court, Sioux City, IA 51101, Phone: (712) 279-6484
  • Rey Freeman, 5 Mi West And .25 Mi North, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 121.9 m
    Registrant: Geocomm Inc, 13517 Larkin Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305, Phone: (952) 541-0747, Email:
  • REYNOLD FREEMAN, 2267 O Brien Ave, Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 112.8 m
    Registrant: Geocomm Inc, 13517 Larkin Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305, Phone: (952) 541-0747, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • EAST OBRIEN, 2267 O Brien Ave, Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 112.8 m, Call Sign: WQEV912
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.730 MHz, 154.310 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/28/2006, Expiration Date: 04/28/2016, Certifier: Curtis Miller
    Registrant: Geocomm Inc, 13517 Larkin Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305, Phone: (952) 541-0717, Fax: (952) 541-0749, Email:
  • 110 W Division St, Call Sign: WQII846
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.322 MHz, 152.367 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/21/2008, Expiration Date: 02/21/2018, Certifier: Steve Oberg
    Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co., 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • ANTHON, On Cr D38 4.5 Mi W Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 122.2 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WMN295
    Assigned Frequencies : 6705.00 MHz, 6110.75 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Gene A Dejordy Esq
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f02-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:
  • OBRIEN AVE, 2267 O Brien Ave, Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 112.8 m, Call Sign: WQDB651, Licensee ID: L00056609
    Assigned Frequencies : 5945.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/15/2005, Expiration Date: 07/15/2015, Certifier: Glenn Sedivy
    Registrant: County Of Woodbury, 601 Douglas St., Sioux City, IA 51101, Phone: (712) 279-6956, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: N0TPX, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/28/1992, Expiration Date: 07/28/2002, Cancelation Date: 07/29/2004
    Registrant: Steve E Brown, Rr 1 E, Anthon, IA 51004


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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