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Anna, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Anna is 4,200, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has been stable, benefiting from its role as a regional hub in southern Illinois.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1854
  • County: Union County
  • Land area: 3.5 square miles
  • Population density: 1,200 people per square mile
  • Area code: 618
  • Zip code: 62906

Geography and Location

Anna is located in southern Illinois, about 120 miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri, and serves as a regional center for the surrounding rural areas of Union County. The town is nestled in the Shawnee Hills, providing scenic views of rolling hills and forests. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty, with proximity to the Shawnee National Forest offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping. The town has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and cool winters. Anna is well connected by U.S. Route 51 and Illinois Route 146, which provide easy access to nearby communities and the larger urban centers of Carbondale and Cape Girardeau. The local economy is a mix of healthcare, agriculture, and retail services, with the nearby Anna State Mental Health Center playing a major role in the region. With its combination of small-town charm, access to natural areas, and essential services, Anna remains a stable and appealing place for residents.

Demographics

Median resident age: 43.0 years
Median household income: $24,663
Median house value: $57,300

Population by Race

Races in Anna:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.3%)
  • Black (1.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)

Ancestries: German (16.5%), Irish (12.9%), United States (11.0%), English (8.3%), Dutch (3.4%), French (3.0%).

Elevation: 631 feet

Land area: 3.4 square miles

Map of Anna, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Anna

  • High school or higher: 68.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
  • Unemployed: 19.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 16.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anna city

  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 49.5%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 14.0%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -145 (-2.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers in Anna:

  • CHOATE MENTAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT CTR (1000 N MAIN ST)
  • UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL (517 N MAIN STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Anna:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anna:

  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (about 22 miles; CARBONDALE/MURPHYSBORO, IL; Abbreviation: MDH)
  • WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL (about 27 miles; MARION, IL; Abbreviation: MWA)
  • CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL (about 28 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Abbreviation: CGI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Anna:

  • CAIRO RGNL (about 29 miles; CAIRO, IL; Abbreviation: CIR)
  • PINCKNEYVILLE-DU QUOIN (about 36 miles; PINCKNEYVILLE, IL; Abbreviation: PJY)
  • METROPOLIS MUNI (about 40 miles; METROPOLIS, IL; Abbreviation: M30)

Amtrak station near Anna:

  • 19 miles: CARBONDALE (401 S. ILLINOIS AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anna:

  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 18 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 19,742)
  • JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 24 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,255)
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,227)
  • SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE (about 88 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 7,333)
  • MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 88 miles; MURRAY, KY; Full-time enrollment: 7,676)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN (about 89 miles; MARTIN, TN; Full-time enrollment: 5,131)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE (about 100 miles; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,038)

Schools

Public high school in Anna:

  • ANNA-JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 537; Location: 608 S MAIN ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Anna:

  • ANNA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 329; Location: 301 S GREEN ST; Grades: 05 – 08)
  • LINCOLN ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 214; Location: 108 WARREN ST; Grades: KG – 02)
  • DAVIE ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 146; Location: 301 S GREEN ST; Grades: 03 – 04)
  • TRI-COUNTY SOUTH (Students: 30; Location: PO BOX 379; Grades: 05 – 12)
  • FIVE CO VOC SYS-ANNA CAMPUS (Location: 608 S MAIN STREET; Grades: 00 – 00)

Libraries

Library in Anna:

  • STINSON MEM. L.D. (Operating income: $271,434; Location: 409 SOUTH MAIN STREET; 26,827 books; 413 audio materials; 718 video materials; 23 serial subscriptions)

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