Adams, OR

Oregon

Adams is a small town in Oregon with a population of 360. Residents earn $64,327 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
360 Population 1,000/sq mi density
$64,327 Median Income $29,501 per capita
$214,200 Home Value
$541 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,327 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$214,200 home value, $541/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,327
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $214,200
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.4%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $541
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Adams Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population360
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density1,000/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,327
Per Capita$29,501
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,552M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$214,200
Rent$541
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation1,517 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Libraries12

Is Adams a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Adams receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Adams offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Adams is $64,327, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Adams is $214,200, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $541 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Adams experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches, including 14.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Adams has a population of 360 with a density of 1,000 people per square mile. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.2%), with 5.3% Hispanic.

Population

360
Total Population
1,000
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 28.6%
Female 71.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Adams vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Adams vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Adams is $64,327, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Adams vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,327
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,501
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
IRS Avg AGI$63,429

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,534
County GDP$4,552M

Business (County)

Restaurants174
Healthcare178
Retail235
Manufacturing63

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,015
15% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Adams is $214,200, 24% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $541 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,200
24% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$152
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.5%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$541
53% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,015
15% above US avg
Effective Rate1.87%
In Adams, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.0% report depression. 18.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Adams vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma12.5%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity18.4%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate70.1%
Checkup Rate71.3%
Premature Death8,639/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access61.5%
Healthcare Facilities178

Crime Rates: Adams vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Adams has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.2 inches
55% below US avg
Snowfall14.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,517 ft (462 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,000/sq mi
Coordinates45.7664°N, 118.5641°W
County FIPS41059
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 37.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.5%
D 29.7%

Winner: Republican by 37.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.4%
45% below US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score5.14
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,000/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities178
Restaurants174
Retail Stores235

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Work from Home9.0%

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