Andrews, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Graham County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,976 Population 1,205/sq mi density
$34,879 Median Income $23,130 per capita
$97,600 Home Value $214,987 Zillow
$717 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$34,879 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,600 home value, $717/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Andrews, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,879
54% below
$23,130 per capita
Home Value
$97,600
65% below
Zillow: $214,987
Median Rent
$717/mo
38% below
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Income
46%
Home Value
35%
Rent
62%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Andrews 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

Andrews residents earn a median household income of $34,879 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,130. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Andrews is $97,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,987. Median rent is $717/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

12.3% of adults in Andrews hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Andrews has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,976
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,205/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$34,879
Per Capita$23,130
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$330M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,600
Rent$717
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$214,987
Housing Units1,046
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,941/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,827 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute16 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Andrews was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.