At a Glance
Median Income
$35,897
$24,361 per capita
Home Value
$136,900
Zillow: $176,209
Median Rent
$929/mo
44.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
19.2% smoking rate
How Adel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Adel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Adel a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Adel residents earn a median household income of $35,897 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,361. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 414 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Adel is $136,900 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,209. Median rent is $929/month, with 44.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
19.6% of adults in Adel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Adel has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,619
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,897
Per Capita$24,361
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,900
Rent$929
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$176,209
Housing Units2,780
Rent Burden44.2%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,071/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation234 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband74.8%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Adel was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.