At a Glance
Median Income
$96,905
$39,664 per capita
Home Value
$320,500
Zillow: $385,843
Median Rent
$842/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
2,142/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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+
3.8 / 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 $96,905 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,664. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Adel is $320,500 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,843. Median rent is $842/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Adel reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,142/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.3% of adults in Adel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Adel has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,259
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,161/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,905
Per Capita$39,664
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$11,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
Housing
A+
Home Value$320,500
Rent$842
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$385,843
Housing Units2,376
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property2,142/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault156/100K
Burglary448/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation895 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Adel was founded in 1847.
The median home in Adel was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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