City safety & data profile

AndersonIN

Anderson, IN is a 55K-resident city in Madison County with a median household income of $46,909.

Madison County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Anderson, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Anderson has a population larger than 82% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $119,000, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

55K
Population
Top 18%
By size
$46,909
Median income
$119,000
Median home
21%
Poverty rate

The read on Anderson

Anderson posts a median household income higher than 6% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Anderson area.

Top 94%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Anderson

Where Anderson income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$46,909 Bottom 6% higher than 6% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Anderson, IN beyond the headline numbers

Anderson sits inside Madison County, Indiana, at roughly 40.11°N, -85.68°W. Population 55,305, $46,909 median household income. Median home value $119,000, median rent $925. Poverty rate 21%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Anderson's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 43.1%, then short sleep duration at 39.1%. 2 hospitals in/around Anderson, 2.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Anderson from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
55,305
Anderson
Median Income
$46,909
-31% vs avg
Median Home Value
$119,000
-48% vs avg
Median Age
38.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Madison County) - Anderson's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
132K+1%
Median Income
$63,037+46%
Median Home Value
$161,300+74%
Poverty Rate
13.4%-23%
Unemployment
5.9%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Anderson, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$925/mo
Poverty Rate
21% +48% vs avg
Unemployment 7.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.7%
Work From Home 9.6%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 75.2%
African American 11.7%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
43.1%
Short Sleep Duration
39.1%
Obesity
38.7%
Physical Inactivity
33.5%
Current Smoking
21.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.7%
Diabetes
16.1%
Binge Drinking
13.5%
Current Asthma
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.9%
Annual Checkup 80.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
11%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.4%
Stroke
4.5%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2.5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF ANDERSON AND MADISON COUNTY
ANDERSON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
ASCENSION ST VINCENT ANDERSON
ANDERSON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Anderson, IN? ▼
Anderson, IN has a population of 55,305 people, located in Madison County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Anderson? ▼
The median household income in Anderson, IN is $46,909 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21%.
What is the median home value in Anderson? ▼
The median home value in Anderson, IN is $119,000. Median rent is $925/month.
What are the top health concerns in Anderson? ▼
The top health indicators in Anderson include High Blood Pressure (43.1%), Short Sleep Duration (39.1%), Obesity (38.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Anderson? ▼
Anderson has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Anderson? ▼
The median age in Anderson, IN is 38.9 years. 15.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Anderson, IN is located in Madison County, Indiana. With a population of 55K and a $46,909 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Anderson area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Anderson's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Anderson area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Anderson against Indiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Indiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Madison County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.