The Town FilesAndalusia, Illinois
Village in Rock Island County · population 1,184 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,000
- Household income
- $77,222
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 49
- Median age
- 50.8
Andalusia is a village of 1,184 people in Rock Island County, Illinois. The median home is worth $168,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 75% of Illinois towns.
How Andalusia ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Andalusia is worth $168,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $77,222, which is more affordable than 50% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $825 a month. 86.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Andalusia | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,000 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $825 | $960 |
| Median household income | $77,222 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 86.8% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Andalusia
| People | Andalusia | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.8 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 90.4% |
Weather in Andalusia
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 13.4°F. About 38.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.5 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Andalusia since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 9, 1995 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 11, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 88 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 8, 2018.
Severe weather in Rock Island County since 1996
Rock Island County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Rock Island County
Rock Island County had 70,119 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,332 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Andalusia itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Andalusia
1 public school with 240 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia Elem School | 3-5 | 240 | 16.0 |
Towns near Andalusia
- Buffalo, IA3.3 mi · 1,176 people · home $122,100
- Blue Grass, IA5.8 mi · 1,666 people · home $222,500
- Rock Island, IL7.1 mi · 37,108 people · home $125,900
- Milan, IL7.8 mi · 5,097 people · home $119,300
- Coyne Center, IL8.2 mi · 877 people · home $221,400
- Davenport, IA10.1 mi · 101,724 people · home $166,400
- Walcott, IA11.0 mi · 1,551 people · home $190,300
- Moline, IL11.9 mi · 42,985 people · home $146,300
Andalusia questions
Is Andalusia, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Andalusia scores better for retirees than 52% of Illinois towns and quieter than 75%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.8).
How much does a house cost in Andalusia?
The median owner-occupied home in Andalusia is valued at $168,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,222, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $825 a month.
What is the weather like in Andalusia?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.8 inches of precipitation a year and 30.5 inches of snow.
Does Andalusia get tornadoes?
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Andalusia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 9, 1995. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)