Adams County, Illinois
Among the top 8% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
- top 7% for commute time
- top 13% for violent crime
- bottom 11% for property tax rate
Adams County is a county in Illinois with about 66,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, violent crime, and property crime. It rates lower on sales tax and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.adams.il.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.8 in1.8 in
muggy 86%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 52% of US counties
Home Value$151k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$782better than 59% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.60%better than 11% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.72%better than 19% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 67% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.9 in36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall17.8 inbetter than 42% of US counties
Sunny Days241 daysbetter than 55% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 39% of US counties
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.2better than 35% of US counties
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 49% of US counties
School Quality43.9better than 24% of US counties
Violent Crime226/100kbetter than 87% of US counties
Property Crime276/100kbetter than 84% of US counties
Community
Population65,58374th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.348th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1629th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9727th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4761st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.7%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.8%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.8%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 93% of US counties
Walkability7.2/20better than 78% of US counties
Airport Distance96 mibetter than 51% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.6%better than 52% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.46better than 29% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 57% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Adams County an affordable place to live?
- Adams County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 52% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Adams County?
- The median home value in Adams County is $151k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Adams County?
- Median household income in Adams County is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Adams County?
- Median gross rent in Adams County is $782 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Adams County safe?
- Adams County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 226/100k (better than 87%). Property crime is 276/100k.
- What is the weather like in Adams County?
- Adams County averages 76°F in July and 26°F in January, with 36.9 in of annual precipitation and about 241 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Adams County?
- Public-school quality in Adams County is below average, scoring better than 24% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Adams County?
- The average one-way commute in Adams County is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)