Andalusia, Alabama

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  1. Overview - Life In Andalusia
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Andalusia
  3. Crime In Andalusia
  4. Cost of Living In Andalusia
  5. Gender In Andalusia
  6. Household Income For Andalusia
  7. Education In Andalusia
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Andalusia
About Andalusia, Alabama
Is Andalusia, Alabama a good place to live?
Andalusia is a city in Alabama state in USA with a population of 8719 residents.. The poverty rate of Andalusia is 19.7%, which is 41% higher than national average. The typical household in Andalusia earns $41410 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 58.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Andalusia, only 87% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Andalusia remained 8.7%, which is 85% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Andalusia, only 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Andalusia is 85, which is 15% lower than national average. Median home value in Andalusia is $117200 , which is 49% lower than national average. While median income in Andalusia remained $41410, which is 39% lower than national average.
Population
8719
Unemployment
8.7%
85% NAT AVG.
Poverty
19.7%
41% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
5
Median Home
$117200
49% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$41410
39% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$623
46% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
85
15% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 5
Unemployed People
1 in 11
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 8
People Earning < $50,000
58.1%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.2
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.9
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs40%

Housing50%

Affordability80%

Safety60%

Amenities60%

Diversity85%

Education70%

Commute85%

Is Andalusia, Alabama safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Andalusia, Alabama is 167% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Andalusia is 141% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Andalusia is 172% higher than national average. You have 1 in 106 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 19 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
549
Violent : 82
Property : 467
Total Crime
167% NAT. AVG.
142% STATE AVG.
6272.1 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
141% NAT. AVG.
107% STATE AVG.
936.8 (per 100k)
Property Crime
172% NAT. AVG.
150% STATE AVG.
5335.3 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Andalusia
Violent crime
1 in 106
Property crime
1 in 19
Robbery
1 in 1453
Burglary
1 in 115
Assault
1 in 126
Car Theft
1 in 379
Andalusia : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Alabama 11 10 18 9 33
In USA 91 88 152 85 656
Andalusia : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Alabama 16 19 29 16 14
In USA 178 219 520 150 487

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Andalusia
Alabama
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 82 936.8 453.56 387.8
Murder 1 11.4 9.57 6.5
Robbery 6 68.5 54.17 73.9
Assault 69 788.3 357.14 279.7
Rape 6 68.6 32.67 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Andalusia
 Alabama
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 467 5335.3 2136.75 1,958.2
Burglary 76 868.3 399.47 314.2
Larceny 368 4204.3 1515.28 1,398
Car Theft 23 262.8 222 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Andalusia Alabama National Avg.
Services 100 98 100
Groceries 101 98 100
Health 99 92 100
Housing 57 73 100
Transportation 99 91 100
Utilities 92 103 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Andalusia Alabama Country
Female 54.2% 51.7% 50.8%
Male 45.8% 48.3% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Andalusia Alabama Country
Less than $10,000 12.5% 8.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.2% 5.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.5% 10.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.3% 10.5% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 13.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.1% 17.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 11.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8% 13.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.4% 4.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.1% 4.4% 8.3%
Education


Education Andalusia Alabama Country
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6% 9% 7.0%
High School or GED 32% 30% 27.0%
Other College 20% 22% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 16% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Andalusia Alabama Country
White 68.8% 65.2% 60.1%
African American 26.6% 26.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 1.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.4% 1.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 2.6% 4.4% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity