Andrew is a small town of 403 in Iowa, with a median household income of $61,613
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Andrew stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Andrew is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Andrew city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.4
Andrew's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Andrew costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Andrew, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$116,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$930
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,613
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Andrew's violent crime rate is 149.2 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
149.2 /100k
Property Crime
1070.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Andrew is served primarily by Andrew Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Andrew, IA
National Avg
School District
Andrew Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Andrew sees average highs of 26.7°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.3 inches of snow per year.
Andrew's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Andrew roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $116,300 and median rent is $930/month.
Andrew's violent crime rate is 149.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1070.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Andrew are operated by Andrew Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Andrew, IA has a population of 403, a median household income of $61,613, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Andrew averages 26.7°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches
with about 30.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Andrew, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52030.
The population of Andrew, Iowa is 403 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Andrew: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $116,300, median household income $61,613, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Andrew side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
