Andalusia, Alabama
Andalusia is a city of 8,766 people in Covington County, Alabama, founded in 1841.
Why visit Andalusia
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Clark Cinema Andalusia, Three Notch Museum, Avant House and Evans Barnes Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Andalusia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Andalusia
Andalusia is a city in and the county seat of Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 8,805.
From the Wikipedia article Andalusia, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Three Notch Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places
Museum and historic train station in Andalusia, Alabama
Avant House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Alabama, United States
Bank of Andalusia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Bank building in Andalusia, Alabama
Covington County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Alabama, United States
First National Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Buliding in Andalusia, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes21
Montezuma Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
1309 MLK Jr. Expressway, Andalusia
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.3 mi
324 West Bypass, Andalusia
Mo-We 10:00-23:00; Th-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger
306 East Three Notch Street, Andalusia
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
9 more on the map.
History
Andalusia was settled in 1841 after flooding of the Conecuh River and the surrounding lowlands forced citizens to move to higher ground. The county seat was moved from Montezuma to Andalusia in 1844. Andalusia may have been named by Spanish explorers or settlers since the land where the town is located was part of Spanish Florida until Pinckney's Treaty in 1795. Andalusia shares its name with the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The new town was originally called "New Site" but was known as Andalusia by the time a post office was established in 1846.
In 1899, two railroad lines arrived in Andalusia, the Central of Georgia and the L & N Railroad, and the town began to grow.
The Avant House is one of seven sites in Andalusia listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Andalusia, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship23
Andalusia First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist
700 East Three Notch Street, Andalusia
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare5
Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Care at Andalusia
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
104 Medical Park Drive, Andalusia
Map of Andalusia
90 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 35°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 38°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 44°F | 5.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 59°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 65°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 42°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 37°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Andalusia 3 W (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Covington County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-20: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-05-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Enterprise Municipal Airport (ETS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 34 miles away.
- River Falls 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Carolina 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Babbie 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Red Level 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Enterprise 37 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Crestview 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Troy 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ozark 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Niceville 54 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- East Milton 56 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- First National Bank Building Andalusia Oct 2014 4, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andalusia Junior High School, Bilestone, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andalusia High School, Bilestone, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andalusia AL banner, Bilestone, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andalusia High School Stadium, Bilestone, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Three Notch Museum Oct 2014 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Avant House Andalusia Oct 2014 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First National Bank Building Andalusia Oct 2014 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Andalusia Oct 2014 2, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alabama-Covington County Courthouse, Wmr36104, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS047-E-67262 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-67869 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-96085 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS033-E-7027 - View of Alabama, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS047-E-70907 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS019-E-19062 - View of Mississippi, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-118460 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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