What are the schools like in Adair, IA?

Adair is served primarily by Adair-Casey Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Adair?

The median household income in Adair, IA is $50,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Adair, IA?

Adair has an average high temperature of 29.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.5 inches.

Adair, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Adair, IA affordable or expensive?

Adair's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Adair is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $119,400 and the median rent is $876 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Adair, IA?

Adair has a violent crime rate of 125.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 307.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Adair, IA a Good Place to Live?

Adair is a small town of 828 in Iowa, with a median household income of $50,688 and a 6.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Adair stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Adair is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Adair city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.1

Adair's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Adair costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Adair, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$119,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$876	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Adair's violent crime rate is 125.8 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

125.8 /100k

Property Crime

307.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Adair is served primarily by Adair-Casey Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Adair, IA	National Avg
School District	Adair-Casey Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Adair sees average highs of 29.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July, with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation and 25.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Adair, IA
Average High — January	29.7°F
Average High — July	85.1°F
Annual Precipitation	37.1"
Annual Snowfall	25.5"

Demographics

Metric	Adair, IA	National Avg
Population	828	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Casey, IA 6 mi Anita, IA 7 mi Menlo, IA 12 mi Exira, IA 14 mi Wiota, IA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Adair

Adair, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50002

Adair vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adair, IA affordable or expensive?

Adair's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Adair roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $119,400 and median rent is $876/month.

What is the crime rate in Adair, IA?

Adair's violent crime rate is 125.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 307.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Adair?

Public schools in Adair are operated by Adair-Casey Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Adair, IA a good place to live?

Adair, IA has a population of 828, a median household income of $50,688, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Adair?

Adair averages 29.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches with about 25.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Adair?

Adair, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50002.

What is the population of Adair?

The population of Adair, Iowa is 828 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Adair?

Key numbers for living in Adair: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $119,400, median household income $50,688, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Adair side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.