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Anita, IA

Anita, IA.

Population: 1,197 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$173,024
1-year appreciation
+7.7%
3-year appreciation
+19.3%
5-year appreciation
+42.4%
10-year appreciation
+92.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$173,024
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$940/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (58 mi)
Nearest airport
Anita Municipal Airport Kevin Burke Memorial Field (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+63 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Median annual property tax
$1,448
Households with broadband internet
58.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,523
Average weekly wage
$863
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents