In Henderson, Nevada—a city located in the Las Vegas Valley—is a master-planned neighborhood called Anthem. The Del Webb Corporation started building Anthem in 1997 after annexing 2,535 acres of property into Henderson, Nevada. Del Webb sought to build a sizable neighborhood with thousands of residences, a country club, and the Sun City senior community. The project was under investigation because of a land transfer agreement and value issues. Despite these problems, Anthem began selling homes in 1998, and during the following years, it rose to become one of the best-selling master-planned communities in the country.

The climate in Anthem is harsh, with hot summers and freezing winters, as well as year-round dryness and a majority of clear skies. Rarely does it dip below 30°F or rise above 112°F, with the usual temperature range being 37°F to 106°F. From June to September, there are 3.5 months of summer, with sweltering highs that frequently exceed 96°F and reach a top of 105°F in July. In contrast, the cold season lasts 3.1 months, from November to February, with average daily highs of 67 degrees Fahrenheit or less. The average low and high temperatures in December are 38 and 58 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively.

Many of the Clark County School District's public schools, which serve the students in the neighborhood, serve as the cornerstone of the educational landscape in Anthem. Along with Del E. Webb Middle School, Coronado High School, and Liberty High School, they include Frank J. Lamping Elementary School, Elise L. Wolff Elementary School, Shirley and Bill Wallin Elementary School, and others. The Henderson International School, Challenger School, and Hillcrest Academy are just a few of the surrounding private schools that Anthem residents can choose from for a variety of educational options.

Anthem offers a distinctive cost of living profile, with a total index of 133, significantly higher than the average for the country, which is 100. When looking at the specifics, the cost of goods and services, at 97, and healthcare, at 98, both match the national index. However, Anthem's housing expenses, with an index of 206, are much higher than the national average, indicating a far greater cost for residents. At 120 and 94, respectively, transportation and utilities roughly resemble national averages, providing a full picture of the cost of living in the neighborhood.