Andalusia, Illinois
Andalusia is a village of 1,021 people in Rock Island County, Illinois.
Why visit Andalusia
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Ski Snowstar and Buffalo High School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Andalusia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Andalusia
Andalusia is a village in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,184 at the 2020 census, up from 1,178 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Andalusia, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Buffalo High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
High school in Iowa, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes4
History
Prior to the arrival of European settlers the area now known as Andalusia along the Mississippi River was inhabited by the Sauk and Meskwaki peoples. Following the end of the Black Hawk War in 1832, American settlers became the dominant force in the area. Captain Benjamin W. Clark (1791-1839) of Virginia was the first person to build a log house in western portion of Rock Island County in 1833. The settlement was originally named Clark's Ferry but with the rise of Buffalo, Iowa across the river it was decided that needed to change. Captain Clark would later move to Buffalo after selling his property in 1836. The settlement was briefly renamed to Rockport and finally Andalusia in 1845. Andalusia Township would break away from Edgington Township in 1858. The town had a post office by 1877.
From the History section of Andalusia, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging3
Casey's General Store
Gas station · 1.4 mi
Front Street Foot and Bike Path, Buffalo
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Andalusia
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 13°F | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 5.1 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rock Island L&D 15 (10 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
Rock Island County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Buffalo 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Blue Grass 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Rock Island 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Milan 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Davenport 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Walcott 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Moline 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Coal Valley 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Bettendorf 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Eldridge 16 mi northeast, about 25 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
- Buffalo High School, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
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