At a Glance
Median Income
$47,000
$23,915 per capita
Home Value
$84,600
Zillow: $200,427
Median Rent
$681/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
17.0% smoking rate
How Andrews Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Andrews's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Andrews 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
Andrews residents earn a median household income of $47,000 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,915. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Andrews is $84,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,427. Median rent is $681/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
4.4% of adults in Andrews hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Andrews has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,068
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,695/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,000
Per Capita$23,915
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$2,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,600
Rent$681
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$200,427
Housing Units507
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,432/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation715 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Andrews was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.