Adams, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Johnson County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
513 Population 869/sq mi density
$82,917 Median Income $35,709 per capita
$194,400 Home Value $402,934 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$82,917 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $842/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Adams, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,917
10% above
$35,709 per capita
Home Value
$194,400
31% below
Zillow: $402,934
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
110%
Home Value
69%
Rent
72%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Adams a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Adams residents earn a median household income of $82,917 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,709. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 131 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Adams is $194,400 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,934. Median rent is $842/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

28.6% of adults in Adams hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Adams has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population513
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density869/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,917
Per Capita$35,709
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$253M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,400
Rent$842
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$402,934
Housing Units245
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,995/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
Elevation1,246 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Adams was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.