What are the schools like in Adams, IN?

School district data for Adams is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Adams?

The median household income in Adams, IN is $21,111 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Adams, IN?

Adams has an average high temperature of 36.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.3 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Adams, IN?

Adams has a violent crime rate of 90.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 658.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Adams, IN a Good Place to Live?

Adams is a small town of 190 in Indiana, with a median household income of $21,111 .

Strengths: Adams stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Adams is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Adams metro area.

Metric	Adams, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$81,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$21,111	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Adams's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.4 /100k

Property Crime

658.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Adams, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	66.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Adams sees average highs of 36.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation and 13.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Adams, IN
Average High — January	36.2°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	47.0"
Annual Snowfall	13.3"

Demographics

Metric	Adams, IN	National Avg
Population	190	—
Median Age	27.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Milford, IN 4 mi Greensburg, IN 4 mi St. Omer, IN 4 mi St. Paul, IN 5 mi Sandusky, IN 5 mi

Adams vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adams, IN affordable or expensive?

Adams has a median home value of $81,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $21,111.

What is the crime rate in Adams, IN?

Adams's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 658.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Adams?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Adams, IN a good place to live?

Adams, IN has a population of 190, a median household income of $21,111, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Adams?

Adams averages 36.2°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches with about 13.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Adams?

The population of Adams, Indiana is 190 with a median age of 27.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Adams?

Key numbers for living in Adams: median home $81,800, median household income $21,111, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Adams side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.