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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,572/sq mi
Coordinates42.1532°N, 90.5923°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportDubuque Regional (DBQ)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 30.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.9 / 100
Community Resilience75.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 2, 1999.

Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

634 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 243 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 69 km 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 75 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 44 km 1
Apr 30, 1954 EF4 96 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 21 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 67 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 56 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 47 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 33 km 1
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 86 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 59 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COLD SPRINGS (552 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.8 in

Andrew has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.1").

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