At a Glance
Median Income
$67,857
$34,152 per capita
Home Value
$140,500
Zillow: $180,945
Median Rent
$697/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
16.2% smoking rate
How Ada Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ada's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ada a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ada residents earn a median household income of $67,857 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,152. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ada is $140,500 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,945. Median rent is $697/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
31.3% of adults in Ada hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ada has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,834
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,369/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,857
Per Capita$34,152
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$246M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,500
Rent$697
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$180,945
Housing Units852
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation904 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ada was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Hector International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.