Anthon

City in Woodbury County, Iowa

Aerial view of Anthon, Iowa
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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.

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, IA population

Anthon had 545 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census545
Density773 per sq mi (298 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Anthon at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyWoodbury County
TypeCity
Population545 (2020)
Land area0.71 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Coordinates42.3881° N, 95.8655° W
ZIP code51004
Official websiteanthoniowa.com
Census code (GEOID)1902350

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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