Andrews, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Gilchrist County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
737 Population 136/sq mi density
$115,200 Home Value $272,540 Zillow
$1,104 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Andrews enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates29.5496°N, 82.8883°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGilchrist County County
Nearest AirportGainesville Regional (GNV)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.10"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.10"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.5 / 100
Community Resilience10.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 88 km
2024 Milton Category 3 209 km
2024 Debby Category 1 61 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 77 km
2022 Ian Category 3 270 km
2018 Michael Category 5 252 km
2017 Irma Category 1 164 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 212 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 132 km
2004 Charley Category 4 171 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 193 km
2004 Frances Category 2 272 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 194 km
1999 Irene Category 1 299 km
1998 Earl Category 1 278 km
1995 Erin Category 1 195 km
1985 Elena Category 3 122 km
1985 Kate Category 2 201 km
1985 Bob Category 1 253 km
1984 Diana Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

311 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 159 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 27, 1984 EF3 62 km 0
Dec 31, 1975 EF3 87 km 1
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 12, 2023 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 75 km 1
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 29, 2001 EF2 81 km 0
Mar 13, 2001 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 29, 1998 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 75 km 0
Jan 7, 1995 EF2 96 km 1
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 6 km 3
Jun 25, 1988 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 14, 1986 EF2 56 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF2 19 km 0
Apr 9, 1983 EF2 77 km 0
Feb 2, 1983 EF2 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (59,179 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 59,179 44 km
1985 UNNAMED 25,845 96 km
1998 OAK 21,478 93 km
2004 UNNAMED 18,577 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,543 100 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,873 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 13,806 80 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,334 88 km
1998 UNNAMED 7,078 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,926 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 6,572 100 km
2011 SANTE FE 6,497 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,979 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,537 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,924 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,864 99 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,859 41 km
2020 CPT 45/48 CHURCH POND 4,852 93 km
2010 WILDCAT 4,694 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,675 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
March 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Warmest, Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Driest
December 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in

Andrews has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and November the driest (2.1").

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