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{{Short description|Place in Arizona, United States}}
{{Use American English|date=July 2025}}
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{{Infobox settlement
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'''Anthem''' is a [[planned community]] and [[census-designated place]] in [[Maricopa County]], [[Arizona]], United States, within the [[Phoenix Metropolitan Area]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of Anthem was 23,190.<ref name="Census 2020" />
==History==
Anthem was developed by [[Del E. Webb Construction Company|Del Webb]] in 1998 as a master-planned community in the [[foothills]] approximately {{convert|30|mi}} north of [[downtown Phoenix]].<ref name="anthem101">{{Cite web |title=Anthem 101 |url=http://www.anthemnews.com/anthem-101/ |access-date=November 11, 2012 |publisher=Anthem News}}</ref> Anthem has been described as one of the best places to raise a family by ''[[Parenting (magazine)|Parenting]]'' magazine and one of the best family friendly neighborhoods in the Phoenix area by ''[[Phoenix Magazine]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pela |first=Robert L. |date=May 2012 |title=Neighborhoods We Love |url=http://www.phoenixmag.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/201205/neighborhoods-we-love/ |access-date=November 11, 2012 |work=[[The Phoenix (magazine)|The Phoenix]]}}</ref>
Anthem is well known for its year-round activities, primarily geared towards families. The community center offers youth soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, various forms of martial arts, and swimming amongst other activities for children as young as toddlers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anthem Community Youth Sports |url=http://www.onlineatanthem.com/youth-sports}}</ref> Homeowner's association dues cover a pool larger than Olympic size, a community water park with slides and various depths for all swimming levels, paths that crisscross the town, bike paths that circle all major streets, and pocket parks scattered throughout the town. In addition, there is a 63-acre community park complete with an amphitheater, many grassy areas, volleyball, soccer, football, baseball and little league fields along with a train, pavilion, lakes and pagodas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anthem Community Amenities |url=http://www.onlineatanthem.com/youth-sports}}</ref>
On July 31, 2012, a storm dropped {{convert|5.01|in}} of rain on Anthem in the span of 90 minutes, causing widespread flooding that damaged homes and required the rescue of nine people. A subsequent investigation into the flood concluded that the storm was a "one-in-1,000 year rain catastrophe".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Reid |first=Betty |date=August 19, 2012 |title=Anthem Flooding Inquiry is Halted |url=http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2012/08/19/20120819anthem-flooding-inquiry-halted.html |access-date=November 11, 2012 |work=[[The Arizona Republic]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Chan |first=Cecilia |last2=Madden |first2=Haley |date=July 31, 2012 |title=Nine Rescued from Four Vehicles in Anthem Flooding |url=http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2012/07/31/20120731arizona-dust-storm-advisory-southeast-abrk.html |access-date=November 11, 2012 |work=The Arizona Republic}}</ref>
==Geography==
Anthem is built on {{convert|5856|acre|mi2|1}} at the base of [[Daisy Mountain]] and [[Gavilan Peak (Arizona)|Gavilan Peak]] in northern Maricopa County. The CDP portion of Anthem has an area of {{convert|7.9|sqmi}}.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2021" /> The community's elevation ranges from {{convert|1760|to|2428|ft}}, with an average elevation of {{convert|1863|ft}}. Approximately 36 percent of the community is preserved as open space, including {{convert|291|acre}} of open hillside.<ref name="anthem101" />
The community is bordered on the north, east and south by the [[New River, Arizona|New River]] CDP, while the western portion of the community is located within [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]] city limits.
===Climate===
Due to its higher elevation in the Northern part of the [[Sonoran Desert]], Anthem is slightly cooler and receives a higher level of rainfall than areas of Phoenix to the south.<ref name="weather101">{{Cite web |date=September 2012 |title=Climate |url=http://www.anthemnews.com/anthem-101/climate/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121214195543/http://www.anthemnews.com/anthem-101/climate/ |archive-date=December 14, 2012 |access-date=November 11, 2012 |publisher=Anthem News}}</ref>
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|___location = Anthem, Arizona (estimates)
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|Jan high F = 65.0
|Feb high F = 68.5
|Mar high F = 73.0
|Apr high F = 81.0
|May high F = 90.7
|Jun high F = 99.9
|Jul high F = 103.2
|Aug high F = 100.9
|Sep high F = 96.2
|Oct high F = 86.1
|Nov high F = 73.2
|Dec high F = 65.2
|year high F = 83.6
|Jan low F = 39.5
|Feb low F = 41.9
|Mar low F = 45.3
|Apr low F = 50.6
|May low F = 59.1
|Jun low F = 67.8
|Jul low F = 75.6
|Aug low F = 74.3
|Sep low F = 68.7
|Oct low F = 57.8
|Nov low F = 46.3
|Dec low F = 39.7
|year low F = 55.6
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|Jan rain inch = 1.34
|Feb rain inch = 1.41
|Mar rain inch = 1.54
|Apr rain inch = 0.51
|May rain inch = 0.18
|Jun rain inch = 0.14
|Jul rain inch = 1.08
|Aug rain inch = 1.76
|Sep rain inch = 1.01
|Oct rain inch = 0.97
|Nov rain inch = 1.02
|Dec rain inch = 1.38
|year rain inch = 12.34
|source 1 = Anthem News<ref name="weather101" />
}}
== Demographics ==
{{US Census population
|2010= 21700
|2020= 23190
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{Cite web |title=Census of Population and Housing |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=June 4, 2016 |publisher=Census.gov}}</ref>
}}
Anthem first appeared on the 2010 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP).
As of the 2010 Census, there were 21,700 people, 7,451 households, and 6,037 families residing in the community. In 2014, there were 10,107 households and over 30,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 89.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.6% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 9.2% of the population. There were 7,451 households, out of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.0% were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals living alone, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.24. The median age in the community was 36.8 years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov |access-date=November 11, 2012 |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref>
According to the [[American Community Survey]], 11.8% of residents had attained a graduate or professional degree as their highest degree, 27.7% had a bachelor's degree, 7.8% had an associate degree, 26.9% had some college but no degree, 20.4% had only a high school diploma, and 5.5% had less than a high school diploma.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Selected Social Characteristics in the United States |url=https://www.census.gov |access-date=November 11, 2012 |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref>
==Economy==
[[File:Anthem-Christmas Tree-2017.jpg|thumb|upright|The [[Anthem Christmas tree]] is the tallest in Arizona.]]
[[File:Anthem-Giant Christmas Tree Balls.jpg|thumb|Traditional giant Christmas decoration in Anthem]]The [[Anthem Christmas tree]], installed every year at the Outlets North Phoenix, is the tallest in the state,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona's tallest Christmas tree arrives in Anthem. |url=http://www.12news.com/news/local/valley/arizonas-tallest-christmas-tree-arrives-in-anthem/485547549 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106094542/http://www.12news.com/news/local/valley/arizonas-tallest-christmas-tree-arrives-in-anthem/485547549 |archive-date=January 6, 2018 |access-date=November 9, 2017}}</ref> and is often listed as the tallest Christmas tree in the United States. Major retailers like Walmart and Fry's operate in Anthem.
==Government==
Anthem is split into three main subdivisions. Parkside, Country Club and the Village. Each subdivision has its own homeowner's association and each of these elects a board of directors consisting of five members. From the five directors on each board, a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer is elected.
Both Parkside and Country Club homeowners' associations elect three representatives, while the village homeowner's association elects one representative, to the seven member Anthem Community Council Board of Directors. Those seven Anthem Community Council Directors elect one of those representatives who serves as president of that board and is considered the highest authority in Anthem. Other positions within the council's board consist of vice-president, secretary and treasurer.
Parkside, one of the subdivisions of Anthem has homes west and east of Interstate 17. The east is served by Maricopa County, and the west is served by the City of Phoenix. The Anthem Community Council, a nonprofit [[community association]], establishes plans and policies for the community and manages community assets. It also serves as the community's legislative body, but is mainly restricted to making laws that only apply to the three homeowner Associations of Anthem.
There are more than 20 neighborhoods in Anthem including Jubilation, Inspiration and Arroyo Grande.
The portions of Anthem that lie east of Interstate 17 receive police service from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and fire service from the Daisy Mountain Fire Department. Portions of Anthem west of Interstate 17 receive both police and fire service from the City of Phoenix <ref>{{Cite web |title=How Anthem Works |url=http://www.anthemnews.com/anthem-101/government/ |access-date=November 11, 2012 |publisher=Anthem News}}</ref> Water and sewer utilities are provided by a private utility, [[EPCOR Utilities Incorporated|EPCOR Water]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=EPCOR :: Home |url=http://www.epcor.com/Pages/home.aspx?cid=AZ_15 |website=epcor.com}}</ref> on the east side and City of Phoenix services on the west side of I-17.
==Education==
Anthem is served by the [[Deer Valley Unified School District]] (DVUSD),<ref>{{cite map|author=Geography Division|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st04_az/schooldistrict_maps/c04013_maricopa/DC20SD_C04013.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st04_az/schooldistrict_maps/c04013_maricopa/DC20SD_C04013.pdf |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Maricopa County, AZ|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|date=December 22, 2020|page=3 (PDF p. 4/11)|accessdate=2025-08-28}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st04_az/schooldistrict_maps/c04013_maricopa/DC20SD_C04013_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> as well as several private and charter schools. The nearest colleges and universities are [[Glendale Community College (Arizona)|Glendale Community College]], [[Paradise Valley Community College]], and [[Arizona State University at the West campus]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Universities & Colleges near Anthem, Arizona |url=http://www.eachtown.com/Arizona/City/Anthem;2241/colleges.html |access-date=January 24, 2013 |publisher=eachTown.com}}</ref>
===DVUSD schools===
* Anthem School (K–8)
* Canyon Springs STEM Academy (K–8)
* Diamond Canyon School (K–8)
* Gavilan Peak School (K–8)
* New River Elementary School (K–8)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Attendance Boundary Maps |url=http://www.dvusd.org/index.php/our-schools/attendance-boundary-maps |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130414141905/http://www.dvusd.org/index.php/our-schools/attendance-boundary-maps |archive-date=April 14, 2013 |access-date=January 24, 2013 |publisher=Deer Valley Unified School District}}</ref>
* [[Boulder Creek High School]] (9–12)
===Charter schools===
* [[Anthem Preparatory Academy]] (6–12)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Public Charter Schools in Anthem |url=http://www.greatschools.org/arizona/anthem/schools/?st=charter |access-date=January 24, 2013 |publisher=GreatSchools, Inc.}}</ref>
* Archway Academy (K–5)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Contact Us |url=http://www.anthemprep.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=55 |access-date=January 24, 2013 |publisher=Anthem Preparatory Academy}}</ref>
* Caurus Academy (K–12)
* Ridgeline Academy (K–12)
=== Private schools ===
* Creative Castle Preschool and Kindergarten
* [[North Valley Christian Academy]] (Preschool, K–12)<ref name="Contact Us">{{Cite web |title=Contact Us |url=http://www.northvalleyca.org |access-date=April 1, 2013 |publisher=North Valley Christian Academy}}</ref><ref>[http://www.greatschools.org/arizona/anthem/3575-North-Valley-Christian-Academy/?tab=reviews "Private Schools in Anthem * North Valley Christian Academy"] GreatSchools, Inc. Retrieved April 1, 2013.</ref>
==Transportation==
[[Interstate 17]] is the primary connection between Anthem and Downtown Phoenix. A [[frontage road]] running along the east side of Interstate 17 and connecting [[Arizona State Route 74|Carefree Highway]] in North Gateway to [[North Valley Parkway|Gavilan Peak Parkway]] in Anthem opened in October 2009. This frontage road connects to North Valley Parkway and Norterra Parkway in North Gateway, providing Anthem with surface street access to the rest of the Phoenix metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anthem Transportation Phoenix Arizona |url=http://www.scottcrouchrealestate.com/anthemtransportation.html |access-date=January 24, 2013 |publisher=Anthem Phoenix Real Estate}}</ref> [[Valley Metro]] does not provide bus service to Anthem; however, the agency can provide a vehicle for [[vanpooling]] service.<ref>{{Citation |title=Valley Metro Vanpool |url=http://www.valleymetro.org/images/uploads/rideshare_documents/Valley_Metro_Vanpool_Brochure_10-2011.pdf |access-date=November 12, 2012 |publisher=Valley Metro}}</ref>
==Memorial==
The [[Anthem Veterans Memorial]] is a monument dedicated to honoring the sacrifice and service made by members of the United States Armed Forces. The memorial's five white pillars represent the nation's military branches and are arranged in the Department of Defense order of precedence. Each pillar has an elliptical opening that slants downward toward the [[Great Seal of the United States]]. On [[Veterans Day]] (November 11), the design allows the sun's rays to spotlight the Great Seal at precisely 11:11 AM.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anthem Veterans Memorial |url=http://www.onlineatanthem.com/anthem-veterans-memorial/ |access-date=June 7, 2015 |website=Anthem Community Council}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Veterans Memorial – America's Modern 'Stonehenge' |url=http://thenewstalkers.com/m/discussion?id=6450411%3ATopic%3A1551613/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326154110/http://thenewstalkers.com/m/discussion?id=6450411%3ATopic%3A1551613/ |archive-date=March 26, 2022 |access-date=June 7, 2015 |website=The News Talkers}}</ref>
==Notable people==
*[[Erik Affholter]], professional football player
*[[Joshua Braun]], professional basketball player
*[[Don Kassing]], academic and university administrator
*[[Lori Klein (politician)|Lori Klein]], politician
*[[David Spindel]], photographer
==References==
{{Reflist|3}}
==External links==
{{commons category|Anthem, Arizona}}
{{wikivoyage}}
* [http://www.onlineatanthem.com/ Anthem Community Council]
* [http://www.anthemareachamber.org/ Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://twistedsifter.com/2014/11/anthem-arizona-veterans-memorial/ Images of the Anthem Veterans Memorial]
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[[Category:Census-designated places in Maricopa County, Arizona]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Arizona]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1998]]
[[Category:Planned communities in the United States]]
[[Category:Phoenix metropolitan area]]
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