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Adams, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
764 Population 764/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $47,663 per capita
$160,400 Home Value $235,445 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
266 Violent Crime/100K 2,362 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,400 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Adams, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$47,663 per capita
Home Value
$160,400
43% below
Zillow: $235,445
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
266/100K
30% below
2,362/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
11% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Adams Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Adams's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
113%
Home Value
57%
Rent
60%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Adams a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Adams residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,663. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Adams is $160,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,445. Median rent is $692/month, with 26.8% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Adams reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,362/100K.

Education

37.5% of adults in Adams hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Adams has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population764
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density764/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$47,663
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,400
Rent$692
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$235,445
Housing Units352
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

F
Violent266/100K
Property2,362/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,955/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,285 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Adams was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.