At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$46,031 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
Zillow: $456,492
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
18.9% 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+
3.6 / 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 $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,031. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,831 business establishments, including 458 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Adams is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,492. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
15.8% of adults in Adams hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Adams has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population655
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$46,031
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$9,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$1,100
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$456,492
Housing Units284
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,082/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation561 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Adams was founded in 1869.
The median home in Adams was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 458 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.