Anderson

Anderson, Indiana Overview

Anderson scores 45.3/100 overall (C), ranking #12 of 20 cities in Indiana — below the state composite of 50.7. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 82/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 10/100.

Income & Employment in Anderson

Anderson’s median income of $47,221 is 28% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.8% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%.

Safety in Anderson

Anderson reports 425.2 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 361 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2965.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Anderson

Anderson has a cost of living index of 94.6 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $104,300. Median monthly rent is $909. Renters spend 23.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Anderson

The adult obesity rate in Anderson is 38.7%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 16.1%. Residents report an average of 19.8 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Indiana ranks #40 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Anderson

Anderson has a high school graduation rate of 89.7%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $14,474. The city has 11 public schools serving 7,189 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Anderson

The annual average temperature in Anderson is 54.2°F. Summers average 71.7°F. Winters average 38°F. Annual precipitation is 40.9 inches.

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