At a Glance
Median Income
$51,792
$29,798 per capita
Home Value
$169,300
Zillow: $176,723
Median Rent
$888/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
410/100K
3,885/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $51,792 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,798. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,188 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ada is $169,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,723. Median rent is $888/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Ada reports 410 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,885/100K. The murder rate is 5.8/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in Ada hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ada has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population16,536
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density853/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,792
Per Capita$29,798
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$2,828M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,300
Rent$888
Ownership45.0%
Zillow$176,723
Housing Units7,940
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent410/100K
Property3,885/100K
Murder5.8/100K
Assault254/100K
Burglary918/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain41.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,027 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute14 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Ada was founded in 1889.
The median home in Ada was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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