At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$27,254 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
Zillow: $241,983
Median Rent
$978/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
122/100K
857/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,254. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,025 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Adair is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,983. Median rent is $978/month, with 27.0% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Adair reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 857/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Adair hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Adair has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population661
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$27,254
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$2,700M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent$978
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$241,983
Housing Units305
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent122/100K
Property857/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault122/100K
Burglary367/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,606/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation679 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Adair was founded in 1883.
The median home in Adair was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.