Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Andalusia is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,073. Residents earn $72,589 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Andalusia receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Andalusia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Andalusia is $72,589, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Andalusia is $150,200, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Andalusia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 36.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,589 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,434 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,391 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,635 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,880 |
| County GDP | $12,607M |
| Restaurants | 375 |
| Healthcare | 405 |
| Retail | 411 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,655 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.43% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $150,200 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $201,417 |
| Median List Price | $122,900 |
| Median List Price | $122,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $0 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,655 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.43% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,429/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 405 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 585 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 909/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4359°N, 90.7139°W |
| County FIPS | 17161 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.8% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 909/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 405 |
| Restaurants | 375 |
| Retail Stores | 411 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |