At a Glance
Median Income
$65,250
$35,661 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $179,611
Median Rent
$705/mo
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
15.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Adams 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
Adams residents earn a median household income of $65,250 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,661. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 173 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Adams is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,611. Median rent is $705/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
19.6% of adults in Adams hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Adams has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population150
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,250
Per Capita$35,661
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$705
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$179,611
Housing Units70
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,632/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain20.6 in/yr
Elevation1,567 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed217 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Adams was founded in 1905.
The median home in Adams was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.500 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 217 Mbps.