[3] It is a working class agricultural area near the tripoint with Idaho and Oregon, primarily growing wheat.

The only commercial service available in the area (as of January 2025) is Millie's Grille, located on State Highway 129 (building formerly Anatone Trading Post & Cafe).

[citation needed] Anatone is part of the Lewiston, ID-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is approximately 24 miles (40 km) south of Clarkston on State Route 129.

The citizens of Anatone perform population censuses themselves and update a sign in the town on occasion.

[citation needed] In 2000, an estimated 221 people lived in areas served by the Anatone Post Office, in 167 housing units.