The Town FilesAndover, Kansas
City in Butler County · population 14,892 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $291,400
- Household income
- $104,787
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 35.9
Andover is a city of 14,892 people in Butler County, Kansas. The median home is worth $291,400, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Kansas towns, more upscale than 97% of Kansas towns, better for families than 90% of Kansas towns.
How Andover ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Andover is worth $291,400, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $104,787, which is more affordable than 18% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $1,450 a month. 80.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Andover | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $291,400 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,450 | $815 |
| Median household income | $104,787 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 80.7% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Andover
| People | Andover | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.2% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 31.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.7% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.7% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Andover
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 22.7°F. About 32.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.5 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Andover since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 26, 1991 about 1.1 miles from the town center and killed 13. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 17 deaths and 313 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 30, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 333 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on April 8, 2011.
Severe weather in Butler County since 1996
Butler County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4943: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4891: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 28, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4774: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Butler County
Butler County had 19,881 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,462 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Andover itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Andover
7 public schools with 4,456 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover High | 9-12 | 1,009 | 18.0 |
| Andover Central High School | 9-12 | 853 | 17.4 |
| Andover Middle School | 6-8 | 738 | 16.4 |
| Andover Central Middle School | 6-8 | 603 | 15.5 |
| Prairie Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 480 | 19.2 |
| Cottonwood Elementary | K-5 | 408 | 15.7 |
| Sunflower Elementary School | PK-5 | 365 | 15.9 |
Towns near Andover
- Rose Hill, KS8.2 mi · 4,185 people · home $219,900
- Bel Aire, KS8.6 mi · 8,262 people · home $238,100
- Augusta, KS8.8 mi · 9,256 people · home $175,500
- Oaklawn-Sunview, KS10.6 mi · 2,880 people · home $54,200
- Derby, KS11.1 mi · 25,625 people · home $236,900
- Wichita, KS11.6 mi · 397,532 people · home $190,800
- Park City, KS13.3 mi · 8,333 people · home $177,100
- Haysville, KS14.7 mi · 11,262 people · home $161,800
Andover questions
Is Andover, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Andover scores better for retirees than 21% of Kansas towns and quieter than 10%. 12.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Andover?
The median owner-occupied home in Andover is valued at $291,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,787, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,450 a month.
What is the weather like in Andover?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.6 inches of precipitation a year and 8.5 inches of snow.
Does Andover get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Andover since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 26, 1991. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- 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)