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Adams, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Montgomery County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
655 Population 274/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $46,031 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $441,614 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
71 Violent Crime/100K 1,510 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Adams, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$46,031 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Zillow: $441,614
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
81% below
1,510/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 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
88%
Home Value
71%
Rent
95%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Adams a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 4.8% (33% 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 $441,614. 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.

Safety & Crime

Adams reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,510/100K.

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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population655
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$46,031
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$9,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$1,100
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$441,614
Housing Units284
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

F
Violent71/100K
Property1,510/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,082/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.5 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 458 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.