Anthon
City in Woodbury County, Iowa

Anthon is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, with 545 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,119 ft (341 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oto, 7.5 miles S.
- 545residents (2020 Census)
- 1,119 ftelevation · 341 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 773 / sq mipopulation density
- 51004ZIP code
About Anthon
Anthon is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 545 at the 2020 census.
Anthon was home to Charles Osborne, who had the hiccups continuously for 68 years, and was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records. It was also home to eunuchoidal giant Bernard Coyne, who was over 8 feet (243 cm) tall.
Anthon was named for J. C. Anthon, a railroad engineer. It was founded in 1888.
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Living in Anthon
- Median household income
- $51,250
- Median home value
- $101,400
- Median rent
- $1,069/mo
- Median age
- 47.3
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Anthon had 545 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 545 |
|---|---|
| Density | 773 per sq mi (298 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Anthon at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Woodbury County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 545 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.71 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3881° N, 95.8655° W |
| ZIP code | 51004 |
| Official website | anthoniowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1902350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Anthon
- Oto7.5 mi S
- Correctionville7.5 mi NE
- Pierson10.7 mi N
- Cushing11.0 mi NE
- Climbing Hill11.5 mi W
- Smithland11.5 mi S
- Moville12.5 mi NW
- Danbury12.8 mi SE
- Rodney13.4 mi S
- Battle Creek14.4 mi E
- Kingsley14.7 mi N
- Washta14.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Anthon
What county is Anthon in?
Anthon is in Woodbury County, Iowa.
What is the population of Anthon, IA?
545 people lived in Anthon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Anthon, IA?
The ZIP code of Anthon is 51004.
What is the elevation of Anthon?
1,119 feet (341 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Anthon?
Oto (7.5 mi), Correctionville (7.5 mi), Pierson (10.7 mi), Cushing (11.0 mi), Climbing Hill (11.5 mi).
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