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Anita, IA

Anita, IA.

Population: 1,197 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Anita, IA is $169,241 — up 7.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $99,500 after a median 40 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$169,241

Median home value

+7.5%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$169,241
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+19.0%
5-year appreciation
+42.5%
10-year appreciation
+92.9%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$169,241
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$99,500
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$114
1-year sale-price change
-41.5%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
84.4%
Active listings
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$688/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$727/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,284/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,533/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.3 : 1
Schools include
CAM Jr./Sr. High School, Iowa Connections Academy High School, Iowa Connections Academy Middle School, Iowa Connections Academy Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
PCE Former Dry Cleaner (9.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Anita Municipal Airport Kevin Burke Memorial Field (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH - MERCY CORNING, ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+63 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Housing built before 1970
64.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,448
Households with broadband internet
58.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,273
Average weekly wage
$963
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AnitaState medianUS median
Median home value$169,241$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$99,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,448$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Anita, IA?
$169,241.
What is the median sale price in Anita, IA?
$99,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Anita, IA?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Anita, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $927/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Anita, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Anita, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Anita, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Anita, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Anita, IA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Anita, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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