Andale, Kansas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Andale, Kansas is 966, with 50.3% male and 49.7% female. The town has experienced slow but steady growth due to its appeal as a small, close-knit community in central Kansas.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1880s
  • County: Sedgwick
  • Land area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 2,415 people per square mile
  • Area code: 316
  • Zip code: 67001

Geography and Location

Andale, Kansas, is located in Sedgwick County, in central Kansas, about 20 miles northwest of Wichita. The town is part of the greater Wichita metropolitan area, offering a rural lifestyle with access to the amenities of a larger city. Andale is known for its strong sense of community, family-friendly atmosphere, and excellent schools. The town is surrounded by farmland, reflecting its agricultural roots, and offers a peaceful, small-town environment. Its location near Wichita makes it a desirable location for those who want to live in a rural setting but still be close to a major urban center.

Demographics

Median resident age: 27.5 years
Median household income: $47,333
Median house value: $97,800

Population by Race

Races in Andale:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.8%)
  • Hispanic (1.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • Other race (0.5%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (55.5%), Irish (10.3%), United States (9.0%), English (6.4%), French (3.4%), Dutch (1.0%).

Elevation: 1437 feet

Land area: 0.5 square miles

Map of Andale, KS

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Andale

  • High school or higher: 91.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 25.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Andale city

  • Never married: 24.3%
  • Now married: 65.1%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 4.7%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +162 (+26.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Andale:

  • WESLEY REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; WICHITA, KS)
  • HERTLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; HALSTEAD, KS)
  • VIA CHRISTI RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; WICHITA, KS)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Andale:

  • WICHITA MID-CONTINENT (about 19 miles; WICHITA, KS; Abbreviation: ICT)
  • HUTCHINSON MUNI (about 24 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Abbreviation: HUT)
  • MC CONNELL AFB (about 28 miles; WICHITA, KS; Abbreviation: IAB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Andale:

  • MAIZE (about 14 miles; WICHITA/MAIZE/, KS; Abbreviation: 70K)
  • RIVERSIDE (about 17 miles; WICHITA, KS; Abbreviation: K32)
  • WESTPORT (about 21 miles; WICHITA, KS; Abbreviation: 71K)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Andale:

  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 10,403)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 27 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; EL DORADO, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,250)
  • COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,392)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 90 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 108 miles; EMPORIA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,528)

Schools

Public high school in Andale:

  • ANDALE HIGH (Students: 388; Location: 700 WEST RUSH; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Andale:

  • ANDALE ELEM-MIDDLE (Students: 326; Location: 500 WEST RUSH; Grades: KG – 08)