At a Glance
Median Income
$100,313
$43,263 per capita
Home Value
$178,100
Zillow: $237,638
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
14.5% smoking rate
How Adams Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Adams Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Adams Center a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Adams Center residents earn a median household income of $100,313 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,263. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 600 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Adams Center is $178,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,638. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
30.9% of adults in Adams Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Adams Center has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,002
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density206/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,313
Per Capita$43,263
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,100
Rent
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$237,638
Housing Units503
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation686 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Adams Center was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.