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Andrew, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jackson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
393 Population 1,572/sq mi density
$64,292 Median Income $35,610 per capita
$122,400 Home Value $147,660 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 3,111 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$64,292 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $956/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Andrew, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,292
14% below
$35,610 per capita
Home Value
$122,400
57% below
Zillow: $147,660
Median Rent
$956/mo
18% below
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
56% below
3,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
86%
Home Value
43%
Rent
82%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Andrew a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 4.2% (17% 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 $147,660. 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.

Safety & Crime

Andrew reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,111/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population393
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,572/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,292
Per Capita$35,610
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$907M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,400
Rent$956
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$147,660
Housing Units174
Rent Burden19.3%

Crime

F
Violent165/100K
Property3,111/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,844/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.