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Andover, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Henry County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
425 Population 429/sq mi density
$68,281 Median Income $33,666 per capita
$139,600 Home Value $129,710 Zillow
$906 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
141 Violent Crime/100K 565 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,281 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,600 home value, $906/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Andover, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,281
9% below
$33,666 per capita
Home Value
$139,600
50% below
Zillow: $129,710
Median Rent
$906/mo
22% below
18.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
63% below
565/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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)

Income
91%
Home Value
50%
Rent
78%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Andover 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

Andover residents earn a median household income of $68,281 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,666. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Andover is $139,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,710. Median rent is $906/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Andover reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 565/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Andover hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Andover has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population425
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,281
Per Capita$33,666
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$2,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,600
Rent$906
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$129,710
Housing Units189
Rent Burden18.7%

Crime

F
Violent141/100K
Property565/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation769 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Andover was founded in 1835.
The median home in Andover was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.