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About
Life in Andover
If you're considering a move to Andover, you're looking at a solid suburban community just east of Wichita with real economic momentum and a family-focused vibe. The median household income sits around $106,000 with a median home value near $291,400, which offers decent value in a region where the job market is genuinely stable—the unemployment rate hovers at 3.6%, well below the national average. Housing is affordable enough that families with moderate to upper-middle incomes can actually build equity, and the rental market (median around $1,450/month) gives renters options too.
Andover at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Foreign-Born
9.7%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
+16.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.7% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Andover: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Andover, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (16.1%), and 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
31.5%
of residents
65 and Older
12.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
49.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.2%
of households
Married Couples
70.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.00
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% above KS average
Rent, home values, and income in Andover
In Andover, rent runs 37% above the KS average, and home values are 34% above the KS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
28.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
88.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,971
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $331,433 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for KS
Unemployment in Andover
Unemployment in Butler County, which includes Andover, is close to the KS average.
Unemployment rate
Andover: Butler County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Butler County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Andover Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22 min avg
How Andover residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Andover, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
Small hub909k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Andover runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
74.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
1,322.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Andover Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Butler County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Butler County, which includes Andover, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Hail | $2.0M |
| 2024 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 32 | Drought | $53,000 |
| 2022 | 27 | Drought | $37.0M |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Heavy Rain | $10,100 |
| 2019 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $47,800 |
| 2018 | 27 | Drought | $42,900 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Butler County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sedgwick County, KS (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from Andover) is typically good — 210 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
210
per year
Moderate Days
154
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Sedgwick County, KS (18 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Andover has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.9"
Annual Snowfall
8.5"
Hot Days/Year
57
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
102
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
87
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 23°F | 0.57" |
| Feb | 48°F | 26°F | 1.12" |
| Mar | 59°F | 35°F | 2.13" |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 3.03" |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.22" |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.78" |
| Jul | 92°F | 69°F | 3.60" |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 3.80" |
| Sep | 83°F | 59°F | 3.15" |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 2.77" |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 1.34" |
| Dec | 45°F | 26°F | 1.10" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Andover
Andover has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Kansas Medical Center Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.9 mi away · Wichita
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.3 mi away · Wichita
Kansas Heart Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.5 mi away · Wichita
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education26.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Andover
Andover's student/teacher ratio is 26.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 51.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Andover (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 10,780 students · in-state tuition $9,948 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,003 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,048 students · in-state tuition $35,685 · 57% graduate · median earnings $54,046 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 851 students · in-state tuition $37,000 · 56% graduate · median earnings $55,478 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Wichita
9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 233 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 60 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Andover
Andover has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (60 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
National Preserve
60 mi awayPublic Libraries in Andover
Andover Public Library
1511 E. Central, Andover
Cities Near Andover
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Andover FAQ
Is Andover, Kansas affordable?⌄
Andover's median rent is $1,450/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $104,787/year. Median home value is $291,400.
Is Andover, Kansas safe?⌄
Andover's violent crime rate was 75 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1322 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Andover, Kansas?⌄
Butler County, which includes Andover, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Andover, Kansas?⌄
The cost of living in Andover is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,450/month and median household income is $104,787/year. The median home value is $291,400. About 29% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Andover, Kansas?⌄
The average commute in Andover is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from