What are the schools like in Andale, KS?

Andale is served primarily by Renwick. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Andale?

The median household income in Andale, KS is $87,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Andale, KS?

Andale has an average high temperature of 43.6°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.4 inches.

Andale, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Andale, KS affordable or expensive?

Andale's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Andale is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $229,900 and the median rent is $963 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Andale, KS?

Andale has a violent crime rate of 439.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1933.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Andale, KS a Good Place to Live?

Andale is a small town of 1,169 in Kansas, with a median household income of $87,625 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Andale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Andale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Andale 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: 89.5

Andale's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Andale costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Andale, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$229,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$963	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Andale's violent crime rate is 439.5 per 100,000 residents — 16% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

439.5 /100k

Property Crime

1933.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Andale is served primarily by Renwick. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Andale, KS	National Avg
School District	Renwick	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Andale sees average highs of 43.6°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 12.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Andale, KS
Average High — January	43.6°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	12.4"

Demographics

Metric	Andale, KS	National Avg
Population	1,169	—
Median Age	28.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	39.5%	22.2%
65 and over	8.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Colwich, KS 5 mi St. Marks, KS 5 mi Mount Hope, KS 6 mi Bentley, KS 9 mi Goddard, KS 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Andale

Andale, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67001

Andale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andale, KS affordable or expensive?

Andale's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Andale roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $229,900 and median rent is $963/month.

What is the crime rate in Andale, KS?

Andale's violent crime rate is 439.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1933.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Andale?

Public schools in Andale are operated by Renwick. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Andale, KS a good place to live?

Andale, KS has a population of 1,169, a median household income of $87,625, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Andale?

Andale averages 43.6°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 12.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Andale?

Andale, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67001.

What is the population of Andale?

The population of Andale, Kansas is 1,169 with a median age of 28.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Andale?

Key numbers for living in Andale: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $229,900, median household income $87,625, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Andale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.