At a Glance
Median Income
$57,250
$35,262 per capita
Home Value
$126,600
Zillow: $209,563
Median Rent
$852/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
18.4% smoking rate
How Adair Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Adair's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Adair a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Adair residents earn a median household income of $57,250 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,262. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 332 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Adair is $126,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,563. Median rent is $852/month, with 24.8% 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 1959.
Education
22.6% of adults in Adair hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Adair has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population853
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density384/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,250
Per Capita$35,262
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,600
Rent$852
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$209,563
Housing Units405
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,151/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,466 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Adair was founded in 1872.
The median home in Adair was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.