Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
The best of Andalusia’s subject grades are an A− for cost of living and the outdoors; the weakest is a C for walkability. Andalusia’s median age is 50.8 years, above both the Illinois town median (40.7 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Andalusia has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Andalusia beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Illinois), ordered by how far Andalusia is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Census counts: 281 in 1890, a low of 228 in 1920, 1,184 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 5 maps from 1912 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Andalusia, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Andalusia.
Most working residents leave Andalusia for work: only 0% work in town. Since 2013, Andalusia has lost 67 jobs, to 135 in 2023. 4.7% of Andalusia residents live below the poverty line, below both Illinois’ towns (8.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%).
| Andalusia | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Andalusia home is worth about $205,000, up 1.7% in a year, 31% below the Illinois typical home. Andalusia’s median rent is $825 a month.
| Andalusia | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $825 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Andalusia has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 14° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Andalusia beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 20% of Andalusia adults binge drink.
| Andalusia | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 23% | 25% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Andalusia | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11% | 15.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.1% | 10.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 34 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Andalusia.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.9 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The trail density in Andalusia is 0.8 miles per square mile.
| Andalusia | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.8 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 6.8% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kelly's Landing | 0.2 mi | 13 |
| 2. Lions Park | 0.1 mi | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Andalusia. Close and well known come first.
11 mi Ancient siteRock Island Arsenal
37 mi MuseumHerbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
8 mi MuseumBlack Hawk State Historic Site
9 mi MuseumFigge Art Museum77K visitors a year
9 mi MuseumPutnam Museum
36 mi National Historic SiteHerbert Hoover National Historic Site107K visitors a yearRock Island Arsenal: Robert A, Ryan, J. Ceronia, and Bruce A. Harms, Photographers, Public domain · Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum: Shadow2700, Public domain · Black Hawk State Historic Site: Bill Whittaker (talk). Original uploader was Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Figge Art Museum: Ctjf83, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Putnam Museum: Ctjf83 of English Wikipedia (log), Public domain · Herbert Hoover National Historic Site: Billwhittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0
7 within 15 miles of the center of Andalusia
About 2 of every 100 Andalusia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Where Andalusia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Illinois, United States
Andalusia is a village in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,184 at the 2020 census, up from 1,178 at the 2010 census.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.
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