North Dakota
Adams is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 150. Residents earn $65,250 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Adams receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Adams offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Adams is $65,250, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Adams is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Adams has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches, including 42.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 90.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.0% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,250 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,661 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,095 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,473 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 173 |
| County GDP | $589M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,750 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.25% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $705 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.5% |
| Studio | $697 |
| 1 Bedroom | $702 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $873 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,214 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,464 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,750 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.25% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,632/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.2 inches |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,567 ft (478 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4205°N, 98.0740°W |
| County FIPS | 38019 |
Winner: Republican by 49.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.6% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.31 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 61.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |