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There were 190 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Anderson is in the United States; its population was 55,367 in July 2026. 51.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 2.8% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1929 sources

Population56,153people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,435EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent813EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.27%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,675offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 69% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.72µg/m³country median 7.0 — 4% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Anderson?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Anderson.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$925 per month, while the median home value was US$119,000 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 55.5%, and the vacancy rate was 11.9% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Anderson recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$925/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)11.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,818 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)871.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent813 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes1,038 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Anderson a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–64%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family47%strong on family, weak on cost · range 38–56%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,567 of 56,153 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$46,909 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Anderson is 7.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income46,909 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband69.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription87.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet10.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,435 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,646 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate7.27 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Anderson?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,646 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,908of €2,862 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,862
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €872
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,908
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Anderson Salary needed to live in Anderson

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Anderson. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Anderson. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher87.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools16 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents20.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents190 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,397 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Anderson when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesAnderson highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Anderson highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Anderson2,675
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,675 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents440.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes218 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time24.72 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportAID3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Anderson. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Anderson.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Anderson is 6.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.72 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 1.61 · Feb 4.06 · Mar 10 · Apr 17.06 · May 22.61 · Jun 27.28 · Jul 28.78 · Aug 28 · Sep 24.78 · Oct 18.17 · Nov 10.44 · Dec 4.11 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00120177 (ANDERSON 1 N)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -6.28 · Feb -4.56 · Mar 0.167 · Apr 5.67 · May 11.56 · Jun 16.56 · Jul 18.22 · Aug 17.33 · Sep 13.28 · Oct 7.22 · Nov 1.56 · Dec -3.33 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00120177 (ANDERSON 1 N)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2.33 · Feb -0.278 · Mar 5.11 · Apr 11.39 · May 17.11 · Jun 21.89 · Jul 23.5 · Aug 22.67 · Sep 19 · Oct 12.72 · Nov 6 · Dec 0.389 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 79.25 · Feb 68.33 · Mar 76.2 · Apr 105.7 · May 108.7 · Jun 136.9 · Jul 114 · Aug 90.17 · Sep 74.68 · Oct 83.82 · Nov 87.12 · Dec 73.91 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading154.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation269.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.21 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature7.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature2.3 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Carmel ±0.4 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,567 is not 1.7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.7 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,567 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population55,076 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density520.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population56,153 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics56,112 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value119,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes55.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate57.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.48 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage72.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance9.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available91.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022115,995 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202215 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over23,432 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home9.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans76.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Anderson

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Noblesville as an Anderson alternative in the same region

29 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Nearest airport: 34.0 km Noblesville vs 6.0 km Anderson+467%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,942 Noblesville vs €2,435 Anderson+62%
  • Foreign residents: 4.7% Noblesville vs 1.7% Anderson+174%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 622 Noblesville vs 2,675 Anderson−77%
  • Unemployment: 2.9% Noblesville vs 7.3% Anderson−61%
  • Residents: 76,111 Noblesville vs 56,153 Anderson+36%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.1 µg/m³ Noblesville vs 6.7 µg/m³ Anderson+5%
Full comparisonMore about Noblesville

Peabody as an Anderson alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1260 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.4% Peabody vs 1.7% Anderson+276%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,143 Peabody vs €2,435 Anderson+70%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,092 Peabody vs 2,675 Anderson−59%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,923 Peabody vs €3,646 Anderson+35%
  • Unemployment: 4.9% Peabody vs 7.3% Anderson−33%
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.8 µg/m³ Peabody vs 6.7 µg/m³ Anderson+32%
  • Residents: 55,953 Peabody vs 56,153 Anderson−0%
Full comparisonMore about Peabody

Cities near Anderson

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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Valdosta56,186 residentsTwin Falls56,216 residentsWest Sacramento56,216 residentsSan Jacinto56,014 residentsPeabody55,953 residentsFour Corners56,381 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Anderson?

The median gross salary is 3,646 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Anderson?

The unemployment rate is 7.27 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Anderson?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.72 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Anderson?

Police recorded 2,675 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Anderson?

The published population is 56,153 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Anderson?

1,567 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Anderson a good place to live?

Anderson may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Anderson?

Pendleton, Yorktown, Alexandria, Elwood are near Anderson. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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