At a Glance
Median Income
$47,031
$48,953 per capita
Home Value
$214,600
Zillow: $314,360
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
13.7% smoking rate
How Andes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Andes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Andes a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Andes residents earn a median household income of $47,031 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,953. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,274 business establishments, including 139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Andes is $214,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,360. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.8% of adults in Andes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Andes has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population128
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,031
Per Capita$48,953
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,118M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
Housing
A
Home Value$214,600
Rent
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$314,360
Housing Units135
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,915/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation1,756 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute16 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Andes was founded in 1861.
The median home in Andes was built in 1938.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.