What are the schools like in Adams, OR?

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, OR is $54,737 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Adams, OR?

Adams has an average high temperature of 42.7°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.9 inches.

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

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

Adams has a violent crime rate of 269.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2293.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Adams, OR a Good Place to Live?

Adams is a small town of 490 in Oregon, with a median household income of $54,737 and a 0.6% unemployment rate.

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, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$205,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,737	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Adams's violent crime rate is 269.4 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

269.4 /100k

Property Crime

2293.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Adams, OR	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	21.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Adams sees average highs of 42.7°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation and 14.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Adams, OR
Average High — January	42.7°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	17.2"
Annual Snowfall	14.9"

Demographics

Metric	Adams, OR	National Avg
Population	490	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	12.9%	22.2%
65 and over	24.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Athena, OR 5 mi Cayuse, OR 6 mi Kirkpatrick, OR 7 mi Helix, OR 7 mi Weston, OR 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Adams

Adams, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97810

Adams vs Other Cities

Adams, OR vs Athena, OR Adams, OR vs Cayuse, OR Adams, OR vs Kirkpatrick, OR Adams, OR vs Helix, OR Adams, OR vs Weston, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adams, OR affordable or expensive?

Adams has a median home value of $205,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $54,737.

What is the crime rate in Adams, OR?

Adams's violent crime rate is 269.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2293.8 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, OR a good place to live?

Adams, OR has a population of 490, a median household income of $54,737, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 42.7°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.2 inches with about 14.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Adams?

Adams, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97810.

What is the population of Adams?

The population of Adams, Oregon is 490 with a median age of 49.3. 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 $205,600, median household income $54,737, crime index 86 (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.