At a Glance
Home Value
$115,000
Zillow: $147,479
Violent Crime
626/100K
4,618/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
46.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Andover Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Andover's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Andover a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Andover is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,479. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Andover reports 626 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,618/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Andover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Andover has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population120
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,333
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty46.5%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
Home Value$115,000
Rent
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$147,479
Housing Units51
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent626/100K
Property4,618/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation727 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Andover was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.