The Town FilesAndalusia, Alabama
City in Covington County · population 8,805 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $153,200
- Household income
- $42,611
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 37.8
Andalusia is a city of 8,805 people in Covington County, Alabama. The median home is worth $153,200, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Alabama towns, hipper than 88% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 78% of Alabama towns.
How Andalusia ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Andalusia is worth $153,200, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $42,611, which is more affordable than 19% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $730 a month. 62.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Andalusia | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,200 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $730 | $834 |
| Median household income | $42,611 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Andalusia
| People | Andalusia | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.4% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 19.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.2% | 86.7% |
Weather in Andalusia
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 35.2°F. About 60.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Andalusia since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 19, 2020 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on July 22, 2018.
Severe weather in Covington County since 1996
Covington County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4554: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Covington County
Covington County had 12,174 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,800 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Andalusia itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Andalusia
7 public schools with 3,715 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia Elementary School | PK-6 | 1,125 | 19.4 |
| Straughn Elementary School | PK-5 | 609 | 16.0 |
| Pleasant Home School | PK-12 | 511 | 16.0 |
| Andalusia High School | 9-12 | 509 | 15.9 |
| Straughn High School | 9-12 | 416 | 16.0 |
| Straughn Middle School | 6-8 | 295 | 18.4 |
| Andalusia Junior High | 7-8 | 250 | 13.9 |
Towns near Andalusia
Andalusia questions
Is Andalusia, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Andalusia scores better for retirees than 66% of Alabama towns and quieter than 35%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Andalusia?
The median owner-occupied home in Andalusia is valued at $153,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,611, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $730 a month.
What is the weather like in Andalusia?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 35.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Andalusia get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Andalusia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 19, 2020. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- 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)