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Adams, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cavalier County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
150 Population 153/sq mi density
$65,250 Median Income $35,661 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $179,611 Zillow
$705 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 2,077 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,250 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $705/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Adams, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,250
13% below
$35,661 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $179,611
Median Rent
$705/mo
39% below
14.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
2,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
269 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
87%
Home Value
21%
Rent
61%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Adams 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

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 2.9% (19% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Adams reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,077/100K.

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 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population150
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans99.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,250
Per Capita$35,661
Unemployment2.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property2,077/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,632/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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
Broadband61.0%
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.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 217 Mbps.