At a Glance
Median Income
$64,292
$35,610 per capita
Home Value
$122,400
Zillow: $159,081
Median Rent
$956/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
15.3% smoking rate
How Andrew Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Andrew's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Andrew a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Andrew residents earn a median household income of $64,292 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,610. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 674 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Andrew is $122,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,081. Median rent is $956/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
13.8% of adults in Andrew hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Andrew has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population393
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,572/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans15.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,292
Per Capita$35,610
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$907M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,400
Rent$956
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$159,081
Housing Units174
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation883 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Andrew was founded in 1863.
The median home in Andrew was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.