Anita is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States, platted in 1869 and incorporated in 1875.

[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.70 square miles (4.40 km2), all land.

There were 471 housing units at an average density of 265.3 per square mile (102.5/km2).

There were 488 housing units at an average density of 287.1 per square mile (110.8/km2).

32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 492 housing units at an average density of 287.1 per square mile (110.8/km2).

The racial makeup of the city was 99.24% White, 0.19% Native American, 0.10% Asian, and 0.48% from two or more races.

33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[14] It was a part of the Anita Community School District until it merged into CAM on July 1, 2011.